Awards & Recognition

recognizing excellence

I have been recognized for my exceptional contributions to program management, emergency response, and initiatives supporting vulnerable populations through multiple prestigious awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its agencies.

HHS Award for Excellence in Management

Issued by Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services · Feb 2012
Associated with Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Secretarial honors for HHS

ACF Exemplary Leadership Award

Issued by Administration for Children and Families · Dec 2010
Associated with Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Top leadership award in agency

HHS Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service

Issued by Michael O Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services · Jun 2006
Associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Distinguished service responding to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma

HHS Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service

Issued by HHS Secretary Donna Shalala · May 1999
Associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Distinguished service in ACCESS Homeless Demonstration study.