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Back row from left to right: Martha Oppel, Marina Neris, Helen Sayward, Karen Goldsmith-Pestana, Jacqui Comshaw, Ronice Copeman. Front row from left to right: Gai Pollard, Heather Fappiano, Darcy Fazio, Shashi Luthra, Mary Chiaramonte, Laurie Mourao.

Yale School of Public Health Honors Employees for Long-term Service

Sixteen Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) employees were recognized for their contributions and commitment to the school and university at this year’s Long Service Awards Breakfast held on June 6. The annual event honors employees marking a milestone anniversary at Yale, beginning at 5 years.

“Our school is fortunate to have such a dedicated staff with sustained commitment to the school and to the university,” said Rosalie J. Blunden, Associate Dean of Finance and Administration. “Every day YSPH benefits from the breadth and depth of these employees’ knowledge and skills.”

The longest-serving Yale employee at YSPH was Darcy Fazio, Research Assistant I, with 30 years of service. Other employees who were honored this year are as follows:

25 years
Shashi Luthra, Library Services Assistant II
Helen Sayward, Research Associate II

20 years
Mary Chiaramonte, Senior Administrative Assistant

15 years
Karen Goldsmith-Pestana, Research Associate II
Anne Pistell, Associate Dean of Student Affairs

10 years
Annette Ackerman, Student Services Officer I
Heather Fappiano, Accountant II
Marina Neris, Administrative Associate I
Susan Whalen, Director of Student Affairs/Registrar

5 years
Jacqui Comshaw, Director of Admissions
Ronice Copeman, Senior Administrative Assistant
Laurie Maurao, Senior Administrative Assistant
Martha Oppel, Senior Administrative Assistant
Gai Pollard, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS Coordinator
Alana Rosenberg, Research Associate II

—Story by Marcie Foley