In February Partners staff continued to share the love and the C.A.R.E I.S. recognitions of their Respectful colleagues.
Throughout the year Cal Poly Partner’s ongoing culture campaign, C.A.R.E. I.S., will continue to celebrate colleagues and staff who truly show and represent the organization’s core values with monthly recognitions.
During the month of February Cal Poly Partners staff were invited to recognize colleagues who demonstrate the months Cultural Descriptor: Respectful.
A respectful culture fosters an environment where individuals treat each other with dignity, empathy, and consideration. It promotes inclusivity, open-mindedness, and equality, leading to stronger social connections.
“Mohammad (Amir Aghaee) is very sensitive to others without being overly concerned, tiptoeing around every issue. He makes everyone feel like they are heard and respected for their viewpoint which leads to more openness. This goes a long way to building a cohesive team of mutual respect.” – Gerald Holmes
“Ann (Ormonde) is very helpful, in many areas within CPP’s AP area. She’s patient and kind and especially respectful.” – Sydney Anthoni
“Jill (Connelly) is a great listener, open to new and different perspectives. In her position as compensation and benefits manager, she is mindful to be inclusive in our total rewards offerings. She constructively debates with the broader team to establish the best practices and policies for our Cal Poly Partners community.” – Tiffany Kramlich
“Kali (Nowakowski) is a very respectful person and so great to work with. I consistently see her respecting others’ workload, others’ communication styles, and she is always on the lookout for how to regard others’ interests and support them. Between her clients and her teammates, Kali makes sure to keep everyone’s projects on track while caring about them as people too.” – Megan Stoneson
“Alison (Stevens) is warm and friendly to everyone. Her openness and genuine interest and respect for all people sets the tone for our entire organization. This creates a warm and friendly environment for all our staff and frequent visitors. What a difference one person can make in the overall tone of a small organization!” – Gerald Holmes
“Crystal (Castillo) is not only respectful but helps teach our Cal Poly student mentors to be respectful when working with high school members from diverse backgrounds.” – Shira Greenbaum
“Rose Avalos is one of the kindest and most patient people I’ve ever met. While she is respectful all year around, I am nominating her this month for a specific situation she handled today. She took a customer call from someone who was lost and confused and who noted they had gotten the run around already. It turned out that customer had contacted the wrong place, but Rose continued to treat the person with kindness and respect. She asked questions, actively listened, and got to the bottom of what the person truly needed. Something those they talked to before her had not done. Even though the customer had contacted the wrong place, they ended the exchange better than they started because of the patience and respect Rose showed them.” – Jennifer Luedtke
“Dan (Banfield) is respectful every month. Despite how technical or nuanced a financial model or budget is, Dan always takes his time and is respectful in explaining in an approachable way that makes everyone feel respected, regardless how complicated it might be.” – Jim Dunning
“Lynnette (Held) is often our department’s first point of contact for incoming emails, calls and requests. She interacts with people from all parts of the university, Cal Poly Partners and external contacts. She is always calm, positive and respectful. She is great at listening and solving problems, or when needed, directing them to the right person. She also brightens up our office by just being herself. We are lucky to have her on our team!” – Gwenn Krossa
“Reyna (Salgado-Pita) demonstrates respect in many ways. In addition to being kind, soft-spoken, and always ready to assist without hesitation, she also:
Listens attentively to others without interrupting.
Acknowledges and appreciates others’ contributions and ideas.
Offers encouragement and support to coworkers during challenges.
Maintains professionalism in all interactions.
Respects boundaries by being mindful of others’ space and time.
Remains patient and understanding even in stressful situations.
Uses inclusive language and make everyone feel valued.” – Cristina Macedo
“Adriana (Sousa) is consistently respectful of others. Between her clients and her teammates, Adriana is a patient and thoughtful communicator, and often thinks of others’ interests and feelings. Time and time again Adriana has gone out of her way to care for teammates, check in on them, and she genuinely respects everyone’s importance and roles on the team.” – Megan Stoneson
“I watched her (Chelsea Poodry) working on the computer assisting me with a project, then the phone rang, and she had a student standing at her counter. She turned to the student and said one moment please, answered the phone, transferred them to another department, then assisted the student with a dining card question, and all of this with a smile on her face, and a calming voice to everyone she had contact with at that moment.” – Bryan Lloyd
“Ryan Lau is always respectful. Beyond her work in student advising (where her caring nature is appreciated by both co-workers and students), she volunteers her time to support people who need it most right now. She’s a total rockstar.” – Shira Greenbaum
“Megan Stoneson (pictured) always exemplifies respectfulness, greeting colleagues with a smile and listening attentively during meetings, making sure everyone feels heard. When communicating with team members, she treats others with care and compassion, making sure all are included. Whether it’s offering to help a teammate or giving acknowledgment to others where due, she fosters a positive and inclusive work environment through kindness and professionalism.” – Adriana Sousa
“Angela (Liane Marino) demonstrates respect through her willingness to assist, courteous nature, active listening, and teamwork. Additionally, she:
Treats everyone with kindness and professionalism.
Encourages collaboration by valuing everyone’s input.
Shows patience and understanding when working with others.
Communicates thoughtfully, ensuring everyone feels heard and respected.
Maintains a positive attitude, helping create a respectful work environment.” – Cristina Macedo
Congratulations to all the nominees, they will be entered into a raffle for a prize at the end of the academic year.
