Congratulations to Shannon Guay, who is an Office Administrative Associate for Nisonger Center’s Neurodevelopmental Dual Diagnosis Program, for being the 10th recipient of the Nisonger Center Staff Excellence Award! This quarterly award recognizes a staff member who goes above and beyond daily to advance our mission, vision and values and is a true representation of ‘excellence’. Shannon was nominated for demonstrating Excellence, Compassion, and being person-family centered.
“She has to stay hyper vigilant to safety issues and has saved the day numerous times in summoning help from security and pointing out reasons to be alert and concerned. She has been a trusted member of the administrative staff during the pandemic regarding numerous matters”.
“Shannon relates well to both patients and their caregivers/families. She is always pleasant and goes the extra mile to provide good service.”
“She does not have a mean bone in her body. She is kind and caring to all and goes out of her way to meet everyone’s needs. Her positive attitude is invaluable.”
A special thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. Shannon is the glue that holds our dual diagnosis clinic together. She greets everyone with a welcoming smile and shows the upmost compassion to everyone she encounters. She truly enhances Nisonger Center’s mission, vision and values on a daily basis and we appreciate everything she does!
Mission Statement:
The mission of The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is to empower and support all people with developmental disabilities and their families through interdisciplinary training, research, and service.
Vision Statement:
To cultivate an inclusive environment for all individuals, through the highest quality of interdisciplinary care, education, and research to support people with developmental disabilities.
Values:
The Nisonger Center values are the commitments made by our faculty, staff, and students regarding how we will carry out our work. Those values include:
Person/Family-Centered* Excellence* Diversity and Inclusion * Equity* Community* Self-determination * Innovation