Emerging Leader AwardThe Geiger Gibson Program established its Emerging Leader Award in 2007. The Award highlights the accomplishments of young members of the health center and PCA family. We recognize young leaders who have undertaken or guided tasks that have helped the health center or PCA further the mission of providing high-quality, culturally competent health services to underserved populations. 2008 Geiger Gibson Emerging LeaderRoss Brooks, Colorado Community Health NetworkThe 2008 Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader award is presented to Ross Brooks of the Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN). Read more about Ross and his accomplishments. The Geiger Gibson Program would like to acknowledge all of our outstanding 2008 Emerging Leader nominees. Representing the finest in health center leadership, these individuals have been recognized by their health centers and their communities: KAMILA ALEXANDER SHIKHA ANAND LUIS ARTAVIA EVANS KWAME ASUMANG HEIDI BAINES KATHLEEN CALLAN BECHARA CHOUCAIR DAVID COLLYMORE WILLIAM CRUMPTON JOEL DOUGHERTY ALLISON DUBOIS JAMES CURTIS EDWARDS ANNA BARBARA FLORES CHRISTOPHER FRASER LISA GIL BENJAMIN GRAMLING RACHAEL HOLLOWAY ARETHA JONES KAREN LAUTERBACH CHRISTINA KEALOHA LEE JULIA LIOU JENNIFER MARTIN HOLLY MCQUINN KENETT MELGAR SHEILA OCH GINGER RIEWE ANDREA BELTRAN RUGGERIO SHELLEY SPIRES TALMAGE WHITEHEAD 2007 Emerging Leader — Erika Simpson, Ravenswood Family Health Center, East Palo Alto, CAWe were thrilled to present our inaugural Emerging Leader award to Erika Simpson of Ravenswood Family Health Center. Erika first joined the Ravenswood staff in 2003 as a Volunteer Program Coordinator, while she also attended college part-time. She created the entire volunteer program from scratch, set up a Patient Advocacy Program, and trained volunteers. In less than a year, Erika agreed to assume the role of Interim Clinic Coordinator, stepping in to fill this important role for the health center. Although new to the role, Erika quickly became adept at the numerous daily challenges of running a clinic and supervising staff. After 15 months, Erika took on a new role as a Project Analyst, working with the Executive Team to improve clinic flow, develop policies and procedures, and training front desk staff in the practice management system. Most recently, Erika was named as the Interim Clinic Coordinator for a new satellite site. She is a well-respected young leader who looks forward to new challenges and works well with other staff members.
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