The Department of Anesthesiology administrative staff is composed of many talented people who are a very important part of the success of the department. In order to express our appreciation and recognize their many accomplishments, we have instituted an Employee of the Quarter award (EOTQ).
An employee can be nominated for performing duties, and/or demonstrating capabilities that extend beyond their normal job expectations, such as: Exceptional performance or cooperation, Outstanding leadership, a Tremendous attitude, or Quality service.
Current FAS Employee of the Quarter
Katie Geist
Grant Specialist II
Originally from St. Louis, Katie earned her undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri State University. After, she moved to Nebraska and worked as a ministry partner on campus and in various financial positions. Five years later, she moved back to St. Louis and began working for WashU Medicine in November 2019. Katie, now a Grant Specialist II, joined the Department of Anesthesiology in July 2022. She has a background in the research administrative process with both pre- and post-award experience. Katie and her husband, Ben, have a spunky and beautiful daughter. Katie loves meeting new people, board games, swimming, and video games.
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View previous awardees
| Quarter | Name |
| February 2025 | Katie Geist |
| October 2024 | Lisa Parks |
| July 2024 | Tammie Bosler |
| April 2024 | Tiffany Peppers-Boster |
| January 2024 | Kelsey Arends |
| October 2023 | Linda Yun |
| July 2023 | Amira Hodzic |
| January 2023 | Ann Stone |
| October 2022 | Meredith McLaughlin |
| April 2022 | Patrick Yursik |
| January 2022 | Karen Moore |
| October 2021 | Hannah Graczyk |
| July 2021 | Maggie Litteken |
| April 2021 | Erin Wood |
| January 2021 | Emily Irvine |
| October 2020 | Patrick Yursik |
| April 2020 | Amber Spies |
| January 2020 | Jean Shim |
Employee of the Quarter Nomination Form
If you know a staff employee in the Department of Anesthesiology that deserves this honor, please fill out the form below. All nominations will be kept confidential. A selection committee will select the Employee of the Quarter from the nominations which will be announced at the FAS Quarterly Staff Meeting.
Note: Faculty and CRNA’s cannot be nominated.
The nominated staff employee will earn this award by demonstrating exceptional capabilities extending beyond his/her normal job expectations, such as: Exceptional performance, Outstanding leadership, Tremendous attitude, or Quality service. The selection process will be based on the “best” as determined by its importance and effect upon the department, clients and/or colleagues. Help your nominee win this recognition by being brief and specific about the reason(s) for the nomination.
For winning the “Employee of the Quarter” the nominee will receive the following:
- the respect of their peers,
- recognition from management, and
- a plaque with the name of the Employee of the Quarter and the recognition/appreciation for the winner’s outstanding performance.