Monthly YES Recognition Winners

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New York City - April

Jose Najarro, Human Resources, New York

Recognized by Sue Maxam, Office of the Provost, New York City/Westchester

Hello Team HR!! CONGRATS and THANKS for coordinating such wonderful uplifting and super-well-organized and energizing award ceremonies!! I know I speak on behalf of the entire Pace community when I say they were truly appreciated! I know a huge amount of behind-the-scenes planning goes into putting these events together so kudos to all of you!!

Westchester - April

Alexis Thompson, Athletics and Recreation, Westchester

Recognized by Sara Hukkanen, Student Affairs, Westchester

Thank you for the extra time and effort you put in especially outside the usual 9-5 to ensure the Valedictorian and Opportunitas speaker applicants were evaluated fairly and equitably. Even with more than five days of technical issues, you kept the process on track and met the deadline. While working some nights and weekends is part of the job, your dedication during this crunch time truly upheld the integrity of the selection process and clearly reflects your commitment to our students.

Yes I Make It Happen Monthly Nominees

All Employees recognized in the month of April 2025 (PDF)

Previous University–Wide Monthly YES Winners

March 2025

Megan MacMeekin, Development and Alumni Relations, New York

Recognized by Megan Brown, Student Engagement, Westchester: Thank you so much for all your assistance in making the 11th annual Women's Leadership Conference a success! Without your time and dedication we would not have been able to host the biggest WLC in its history. Thank you again!

Wen Xi, Residential Life, Westchester

Recognized by Sara Hukkanen, Student Affairs, Pleasantville: I truly value your involvement in the 2025 Pace University Pleasantville Campus Wellbeing Fair. Your contributions were essential to the event's success helping to cultivate an informative atmosphere focused on health and wellness. Thank you for your commitment to promoting well-being and for the effort you invested in making the event engaging. I look forward to future collaborations aimed at fostering a healthier campus together.

February 2025

Vicki Williams, Office of the Registrar, New York

Recognized by Siobhan McLoughlin, Centralized Advising, New York City: Vicki goes above and beyond in supporting our students in Lubin and our advisement staff. Thank you Vicki for everything you do!

Nancy Harrison, College of Health Professions, Westchester

Recognized by Erica Gentles, College of Health Professions, Pleasantville: Due to the inclement weather and the delayed opening, the Simulation Center had to pivot to online format. Nancy Harrison and Nancy Owen did such a great job in providing the students a great experience.

January 2025

Dana Burr, Career Services/Employer Relations, New York

Recognized by Joanna Verlezza, Residential Life, Pleasantville: Dana and his team’s presentation to our RA staff at RA training was informative and interactive. Our RAs and professional staff left the presentation rejuvenated and excited about partnering with Career Services in the future. They felt like Dana took their suggestions seriously and used the time to garner very important feedback. Overall, the session was very impactful!

Jack Brown, Undergraduate Admissions, Westchester

Recognized by Alycia Alvarez, Welcome Center, Pleasantville: Thank you for always supporting the Welcome Center and leading the team through the first basketball event. The coordinators and I appreciate all your help! It is such a pleasure to work with you! Thank you again Jack. You're awesome!!!

December 2024

Zafir Buraei, Biology, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York

Recognized by Jacklyn Kopel, Honors College, New York: Thank you for teaching an Honors class this semester! We appreciate your time and dedication to our students. Happy holidays!

Shannon Kowalski, Office of the Registrar

Recognized by Jacklyn Kopel, Honors College, New York: Thank you for everything you have done for Honors this semester! It is a pleasure working with you. We appreciate all the help you have given us and our students. Thanks again and happy holidays!

November 2024

Rachel Schwartz, Seidenberg School of CSIS, New York

Recognized by Erin Mysogland, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York: Thank you to all of the faculty that invited CCAR into their courses this semester for voter education presentations. Speaking with students in the classroom is one of the most impactful voter outreach strategies we have every year. Through class presentations we reached hundreds of students many of whom then came to the CCAR office or events to follow up on their voting process. Thank you for supporting our students in making their voices heard this election!

Peter Cronin, Information Technology Services, Westchester

Recognized by Tabitha DeCaprio, Finance and Administration: I am pleased to nominate Pete for his outstanding contribution helping me transition from SAS to Pyramid. Pete continues to go above and beyond in providing support and ways to streamline the current SAS modeling into Pyramid. He has taken the time out of his busy schedule and project list to make time each month to ensure that the transition is correct.