Staff Recognition

The Munroe-Meyer Institute traditionally employs individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their work.

Our employees who have received UNMC and MMI top recognition awards in recent years are recognized below.

Gold "U"

The Chancellor’s Commendation Gold “U” is awarded six times a year to employees who consistently deliver outstanding performance and service at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

2023

• Paul Laikko, Speech-Language Pathology (March)

2020

• Amy Beyersdorf, Physical Therapy (July)
• Jacqueline Hankins-Berry, Community Engagement (February)

Silver "U"

The Silver “U” Award is given annually to approximately 72 employees at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) whose overall performance is above and beyond the scope of their position.

2024

• Sidni Trotter, Speech-Language Pathology (November)
• Hannah Jackman, Speech-Language Pathology (September)
• Hanna Steber, Genetic Medicine (August)
• Kristina "Tina" Meinecke, Speech-Language Pathology (June)
• Sierra Clark, Genetic Medicine (April)
• Sarah Garcia, Physical Therapy (March)
• Brianna Rezich, Genetic Medicine (January)

2023

• Samantha Montemarano, Occupational Therapy (November)
• Kerry Miller, Education and Child Development (September)
• Michelle Kelly, UCEDD Family Care Enhancement Project (September)
• Alyssa Payton, Patient Information Office (July)
• Katelyn Kelley, Emotional Neuroscience Research Laboratory (May)
• Amanda Morris, Severe Behavior Disorders (January)

2022

• Regina Carroll, iCASD (November)
• Marley Brown, Severe Behavior (September)
• Holly Schlautman, RiteCare Clinic Lincoln | MMI (September)
• Sydney Norton, RiteCare Clinic Hastings | MMI (July)
• Deb Brumley, Patient Information Office (May)
• Maggie Neujahr, Care Coordination (January)

2021

• Christi Ives, Psychology (November)
• Hannah Jackman, Speech-Language Pathology (September)
• Brianne Walbrecht, Physical Therapy (July)
• Lynn Copoun, Physical Therapy (May)
• Andrew Sodawasser, Severe Behavior Disorders (January)

2020

• Hannah Stanzel, iCASD (November)
• Allison Grennan, Psychology (September)
• Maggie Neujahr, Care Coordination (May)
• Caitlin Fulton, iCASD (March)
• Nicole Hackendahl, Community Engagement (January)

MMI Phoenix Award

Given annually across all categories of our institute's mission pillars, this award illustrates the phenomenal work being done at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

The individuals named below continually show commitment to MMI's mission and vision while exceeding the requirements of their assigned responsibilities.

Clinical Services - Faculty

• Brenda Bassingthwaite, Psychology (2023)
• Patricia Zemantic, iCASD (2022)
• Nancy Foster, Psychology (2021)

Clinical Services - Staff

• Erin Brandenburg, Recreational Therapy (2023)
• Amy Volkman, Pediatric Feeding Disorders (2022)
• Carol Gaebler, Speech-Language Pathology (2021)
• Leslie VanWinkle, Speech-Language Pathology (2020)

Community Engagement

• Sherri Kallon, UCEDD (2023)
• Graciela Sharif, UCEDD Family Care Enhancement Program (2022)
• Liz Konopasek, Physical Therapy (2021)
• Holly Roberts, Psychology (2020)

Diversity and Inclusion

• Laura Fritz, Education and Child Development (2023)
• Jacqueline Hankins-Berry, Community Engagement (2022)
• Amanda Barton, Speech-Language Pathology (2021)

Education - Faculty

• Kerry Miller, Education and Child Development (2023)
• Rachel Ray, UCEDD (2022)
• Brandy Clarke, Psychology (2021)
• Allison Grennan, Psychology (2020)

Education - Staff

• Jeena Kouris, Speech-Language Pathology (2023)

Research

• Regina Carroll, iCASD (2023)
• Javid Rahaman, Severe Behavior Disorders (2022)
• Jessica Gormley, Speech-Language Pathology (2021)
• Kristen Fishler, Genetic Medicine (2020)

Spirit

• Garrett Nathan, Speech-Language Pathology (2023)
• Kim Falk, UCEDD Family Care Enhancement Program (2022)
• Beth Hughes, Speech-Language Pathology (2021)
• Jacqueline Howery, Pediatric Feeding Disorders (2020)

Support Staff

• Kathlene Egbers, Psychology (2023)
• Christi Ives, Psychology (2022)
• Latrice Bond, Speech-Language Pathology (2021)
• Mandi Reinders, iCASD (2020)