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Willie White For over 10 years, Willie White has made it his focus to provide quality customer service to meet the needs of individuals and departments within Upstate..More..
Dr. Ann Botash is this month's Upstate Face Dr. Ann Botash joined the Department of Pediatrics 18 years ago after completing her medical training at Upstate..More..

John Farruggio September 2009 - For 20 years, John Farruggio has provided quality service in meeting the needs of our employees in his various roles within the Human Resources Department..More..

Michelle Smelkoff August 2009 - Michele Smelkoff began her career at Upstate Medical University approximately twenty-eight years ago. She spent almost ten years in the Communication Disorder Unit..More..

Annette Lee July 2009 - Annette Lee joined Upstate and the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services approximately eight and half years ago..More..

Donna Joyner May/June 2009 - For over 11 years, Donna Joyner has been part of the IMT-Educational Communications Department at SUNY Upstate Medical University..More...

Pat Knox April 2009 - Pat Knox, NP, began her nursing career at SUNY Upstate Medical University approximately 35 years ago...More...

Linda Gruninger March 2009 - Linda Gruninger began her career at SUNY Upstate approximately twenty-three years ago when she joined ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Services..More..

Father Innocent is this month's Upstate Face February 2009 - Father Innocent Onyenagubo has been a staff member for the Center for Spiritual Care at University Hospital since 2006..More..

Jeff Gancarz January 2008 - Jeff Gancarz has been a member of SUNY Upstate Medical University for approximately twelve years..More..

Kathie Joseph November 2008 - Kathie Joseph of Patient Support Services is not only a SWAT nurse at University Hospital, but also is a student enrolled in the RN-to-MS program.. More...

Edgar Johnson October 2008 - Edgar Johnson has been a member of SUNY Upstate Medical University since July, 2003. As a member of the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, Edgar’s primary role is.. More...

Karen Wentworth September 2008 - Karen Wentworth, M.S.W joined SUNY Upstate Medical University in January 2008... More...

Larry Brennan July/August 2008 - Larry Brennan For over 35 years, Larry Brennan has provided quality service to students of SUNY Upstate. More...

Tracey Rheaume June 2008—Tracey Rheaume, RN Tracey Rheaume has been a member of SUNY Upstate Medical University since 2005 as a Registered Nurse for the Center for Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics (CNDP). More...

Kathy Brown May 2008—Kathy Brown, Teleservices Kathy Brown began her Healthcare Teleservices career at Upstate Medical University in 2004. More...

Dr. Rosemary Rochford April 2008—Dr. Rosemary Rochford, Microbiology/Immunology Dr. Rosemary Rochford began her career in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in 2003. In February 2008, Dr. Rochford became the first female Basic Sciences Chair at Upstate. More...

Jolene Keyes March 2008—Jolene Keyes, Nursing—Emergency Service Ever since Jolene Keyes was a little girl she wanted to become a nurse. Jolene was inspired by her older cousin, Valerie, who at the time was attending nursing school. More...

Jeff Hamlin January 2008—Jeff Hamlin, IMT—Operations and Networking Jeff Hamlin began his IT career at Upstate in 1999. As a Network Support Specialist in IMT- Network Services, Jeff is a member of the team that is responsible for Upstate’s data (computer) network infrastructure. More...

Dan Dipple December 2007-Dan Dipple, Duplicationg and Printing Services As the Manager of Duplicating & Printing Services at Upstate Medical University, Dan is responsible for supervising personnel, setting work priorities, ensuring a smooth work flow.... More...

Kari Fitzgerald November 2007—Kari Fitzgerald, Health Care Teleservices As the Data Services Manager for Health Care Teleservices, Kari manages and maintains the call center software and databases. More...

Lucy Temelkovski October 2007—Lucy Temelkovski, Human Resources As the front desk receptionist and administrative assistant in the Human Resources Department, Lucy Temelkovski has been a familiar face to Upstate’s internal and external customers since 2001. More...

Rosemary Oilva September 2007—Rosemary Oliva, Neurology Rosemary Oliva began her career at Upstate 35 years ago. In her current role as Assistant Administrator for the Department of Neurology, she is responsible for coordinating faculty recruitment, coordinating special projects, moves, purchasing, and overseeing daily activities for the department and Dr. Jeremy Shefner. More...

Dave Lucas August 2007—Dave Lucas, Physical Plant—Maintenance Dave began his career with SUNY Upstate in 1996 as a Hospital Patient Services Clerk.  In 2001 Dave was promoted to a Maintenance Assistant in the Physical Plant-Maintenance Department.More...

Willie Mae Davis July 2007—Willie Mae Davis, UHCC Women's Health Services Willie Davis began her 38 year career at SUNY Upstate in 1969 as a Nurse’s Aide. In 1974 she achieved her goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. More...

Marti Benedict June 2007—Marti Benedict, Research Development Office Marti Benedict has spent the last nine years influencing the quality of research activities at Upstate. More...

Janice Ross May 2007—Janice Ross, Hospital Administration Janice has served in a multitude of administrative roles during her 25+ years of employment.  Her career began in Psychiatry, and as she prepares to retire on June 22nd, she is currently utilizing her vast expertise as the Hospital Administrator for Construction and Shared Services. More...

Sam Kenyon April 2007—Sam Kenyon, Payroll Services For 21 years, Sam Kenyon has provided quality customer service to the employees of Upstate Medical University as a member of the Payroll Services Department. More...

Gloria Smith March 2007—Gloria G. Smith, Clinical Pathology Gloria G. Smith has been employed with our University for 30 years and currently works as a Phlebotomist in Clinical Pathology. More...