We are delighted to announce that the following individuals have agreed to serve on the inaugural Department of Pediatrics Staff Wellness and Recognition Council!
![Heather Austin](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/Austin_Heather_2019SQUARE_1.jpg)
Heather Austin
Associate Professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine
![Jill Bailey-Griffin](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/Jill_Head_ShotSQUARE_1.jpg)
Jill Bailey-Griffin
Manger of Clinical Research Nursing in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
![Emily Dodenhoff](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/DodendoffEmilySQUARE_1.jpg)
Emily Dodenhoff
Fellow in the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine
![Amber Jones](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/Jones_AmberSQUARE300_1.jpg)
Amber Jones
Program Coordinator II in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics
![Mariel Knight](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/M.Knight_Headshots_2021SQUARE_1.jpg)
Mariel Knight
Office Service Specialist III in Pediatric Human Resources
![Davina Morris](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/davinaheadshotSQUARE300.jpg)
Davina Morris
Clinical Admin Office Spec II in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
![Sophia Pugh](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/Pugh_SophiaSQUARE_1.jpg)
Sophia Pugh
Manager of Professional Business Services in Pediatric Billing
![Meagan Reagan](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/Neph_Meagan_ReaganSQUARE_1.jpg)
Meagan Reagan
Program Coordinator II in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology
![April Spencer](/medicine/peds/images/Staff/Wellness_Council/ASpencer_picSQUARE300.jpg)
April Spencer
Program Manager I in the Pediatric Office of Faculty Development
The council will survey department divisions and administrative areas to determine areas of focus to promote practices of wellness for our staff. The council will share internal challenges and best practices, as well as external personal and organizational resources to improve staff well-being.
The council will also develop and administer our first ever Department of Pediatrics Annual Staff Award recognition celebration. We want to honor our staff in a public, formal and meaningful way for outstanding personal and team contributions in fulfilling our mission and living our core values. Be on the lookout for a nomination process to be rolled out in the coming weeks.
If you have suggestions or input on either employee wellness or staff recognition, a member of our council would love to hear from you.