BME Congratulates Our 2024 CoE Staff Incentive Award Recipients
CoE Staff Incentive Awards recognize staff who consistently demonstrate the College’s vision, mission, and values.
Congratulations to Julie De Filippo, Research Administrator Lead; Tony Martin, Facilities Coordinator/Manager; Vicki Schiano, Administrative Specialist; and Allie Tharp, Academic Advisor/Counselor. They are the 2024 recipients of the CoE Staff Incentive Award, which recognizes staff who consistently demonstrate the College’s vision, mission, and values.
Julie De Filippo, Research Administrator Lead
Julie’s Lead role on the RA team is a strong asset and one of strength, durability and dedication to her faculty and the department. During her BME journey over the past two years, she inherited complicated projects. She maintains a positive demeanor and consistency in meeting compliance demands, all while continuing to mentor others on the team. She has never faltered in her focus to excel and succeed, despite the rigorous requirements. Her work’s reflection and dedication speak volumes regarding meeting the department’s vision goals and mission. She values and is proud to be a member of a team that strives to be the best of the best.
Tony Martin, Facilities Coordinator/Manager
Tony is an essential part of the BME team! He consistently works in the background to take care of issues, move things around and fix things that most wouldn’t even know were broken. He does all of this, day in and day out, with a smile. He is dedicated to keeping all of the faculty and staff in BME safe and comfortable, and offices and labs working effectively. One nominator said, “I have no doubt we would not be as effective and efficient in our jobs if Tony was not part of the team.”
Vicki Schiano, Administrative Specialist
Vicki is a dedicated team player who fosters collaboration and positive long lasting relationships within BME as well as within the university. She is always willing to tackle challenges and find solutions in regard to BME’s faculty HR processes and procedures. Vicki has consistently ensured that her efforts positively impact the BME department and align with its goals. She is a dedicated employee and takes great pride in the work she does for BME and the college.
Allie Tharp, Academic Advisor/Counselor
Allie is an essential member of the BME Student Services Team. She has demonstrated remarkable flexibility, adaptability, and determination in her leadership of undergraduate advising. She is creative and innovative, looking for efficiencies and improvements with ideas such as a new Advising Canvas Page, an improved student newsletter, and a revamped declaration process (to name a few). Allie demonstrates empathy and patience toward BME’s diverse student body and is truly dedicated to supporting their academic journeys.