UT Health San Antonio President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, announced the 2019 Presidential Award winners Jan. 15. The recipients will be honored with a plaque and cash award at a special dinner on March 7.
Established in 1985, the Presidential Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values of UT Health San Antonio.
The winners include:
Distinguished Senior Research Scholar
James D. Stockand, Ph.D., FAHA, FAPS, FASN, professor, Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Long School of Medicine
Junior Research Scholars
Bess Frost, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, Long School of Medicine
Michael A. Liss, M.D., M.A.S., FACS, associate professor, Department of Urology, Long School of Medicine
Clinical Excellence
Glenn A. Halff, M.D., professor, Department of Surgery, Long School of Medicine
Teaching Excellence – Sustained
Bennett T. Amaechi, Ph.D., M.S., B.D.S., MFDSRCPS, FADI, professor, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry
Ricky Joseph, Ph.D., M.A.-H.R.M., OTR, assistant professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions
Keith A. Krolick, Ph.D., professor/director, Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, Long School of Medicine
Rebekah J. Salt, Ph.D., RN, associate professor, Office of Faculty Excellence, School of Nursing
LuZhe Sun, Ph.D., professor, Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, Long School of Medicine
Teaching Excellence – Emerging
Ameet S. Nagpal, M.D., M.S., M.Ed., associate professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Long School of Medicine
Ramaswamy Sharma, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, Long School of Medicine
Employee Excellence
Charlotte Anthony, M.A., marketing specialist – senior, Office of the Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Antoinette R. Brundige, M.A., manager, Research Operations, Department of Psychiatry, Long School of Medicine
Karina Patino-Guzman, financial analyst, Office of the Vice President for Research
John Turner, M.Ed., director of Business Operations, Office of the Dean, School of Nursing
Stephanie M. Valdez, academic program coordinator, Department of Pediatrics, Long School of Medicine
Mia Veve, Ph.D., director of Student Counseling Center, Division of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs
Team Excellence
MARC Radiology, Long School of Medicine
Angel Gomez-Cintron, M.D., MARC Radiology Director
Mary Lou Jew, M.S., B.S., RT, Director, Radiology Services
Elizabeth Acosta, Scheduler Intermediate
Rosalyn F. Alli, Medical Office Receptionist
Carlo Ernesto A. Angeles, PET Technologist
Elena Balderaz, Benefit Coordinator
James L. Baxley, MRI Technologist Senior
Lamar E. Callier, CT Technologist
Tameka Collins, Ultrasound Technologist Senior
Gilbert Cortez, MRI Technologist
Edelia F. De La Cerda, MRI Technologist
Michael A. Escobedo, Radiologic Technologist Senior
Rudy C. Flores, Benefit Coordinator
Wendy M. Flores, Medical Office Receptionist Intermediate
Jennifer L. Garcia, Medical Office Receptionist Lead
Laura A. Garcia, Benefit Coordinator
Yvette Garza, Radiologic Technologist Lead
Christine L. Gonzales, Medical Office Receptionist
Victoria G. Huerta, Patient Transporter Senior
James G. Johnson, PET Technologist
Alvera Juarez, Benefit Coordinator Lead
Sierra Lee, Medical Office Receptionist Intermediate
Erica L. Loza, Scheduler Intermediate
Alicia Martinez, Registered Nurse
Claudia M. McLeish, Benefit Coordinator
Desiderio Medina, MRI Technologist
Christopher J. Page, Radiologic Technologist Senior
Linnette A. Pape, CT Technologist
Hillery L. Ramirez, Scheduler Intermediate
Lieyette Saunders, Patient Services Coordinator
Emily Tarin, Manager
Ana L. Vargas-Gonzales, CT Technologist
Rodolfo R. Vasquez, Radiologic Technologist Senior
Carolyn K. Williams, Benefit Coordinator
Yvette M. Wimberley, Radiologic Technologist Senior
Willie I. Yglesias, MRI Technologist