Staff Council honored four employees with the 2024 Frisch Staff Professional Development awards.
The award, named after former Human Resources leader Ronald Frisch, supports staff members as they pursue professional development opportunities. It is designed to help cover expenses, including tuition at Pitt, attendance at professional conferences and participation in workshops, training sessions and more.
Applicants can request awards up to but not exceeding $1,000, which much be used within one year of receiving it.
This year’s winners are:
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José Goyco-Blas, a manager in Pitt’s Kohl Lab
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Valerie Kerr, graduate engineering professional development consultant in the Swanson School of Engineering
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Carolyn Mazzella, sponsored projects administrator in the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
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Allison Vorp, a research administrator in the School of Medicine.