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
Employee of the Quarter (July 2024)
Tammie Bosler
IBC Assistant III
Tammie has been with WashU Medicine for a little over two years. She initially began her career in an IBC III position within the Department of Surgery, where she worked for her first year. In August 2023, she transitioned to the Department of Anesthesiology and has been with the team ever since. Tammie thoroughly enjoys working with the department and her colleagues and looks forward to continuing her role within anesthesiology in the years ahead.
Employee of the Quarter (October 2024)
Lisa Parks
Division Administrator of Clinical Operations
Lisa began working at Washington University in 2017 as the Executive Secretary for the Chief of the Division of General Anesthesiology. This marked a significant career shift after a 35-year tenure in banking, where she held a middle management role overseeing 150 bank branches across three states. Seeking a new challenge where she could rely more on her individual contributions, she transitioned into academia. Over the past seven years, Lisa has immersed herself in both the academic and clinical environments, finding the experience both challenging and rewarding as she continues to learn each day.
As the Division Administrator of Clinical Operations, Lisa oversees and supports the administrative staff working with the General, CT, Trauma, and Regional divisions, as well as the Directors of Clinical Operations. Additionally, she serves as the International Specialist for these divisions, collaborating closely with the HR Visa team to onboard international faculty and assisting visitors who wish to observe procedures in the ORs. Her role is centered on helping clinicians by minimizing their administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on their expertise.
On the personal side, Lisa has two children, a bonus son, and three grandchildren. Consistency has been a hallmark of her life—she has been married for 41 years and has lived in the same home for 39 of those years. She and her husband also built a two-bedroom cabin on 40 acres near Rolla, Missouri, which they frequent on weekends. Lisa treasures time spent with her local grandchildren, who live just 10 minutes away, although she wishes the others lived closer.
Lisa feels honored to be chosen as Employee of the Quarter and is grateful for the recognition.
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View previous awardees
| Quarter | Name |
| 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.