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
Congratulations to our FAS Employee of the Quarter, Krista Moramarco!
Senior Grant Specialist
Krista Moramarco is a Senior Grant Specialist who works with anesthesiology principal investigators to compile and submit grant applications. Since joining the research administration team in fall 2023, she has enjoyed collaborating with PIs, navigating submission requirements and sharing the excitement of submission day. She especially values her supportive team and helping researchers navigate an ever-changing grant landscape.
Before joining research administration, Krista worked in international education for several years. She holds a master’s degree in East Asian Languages and Culture, with a focus on modern and ancient Chinese, from the University of Kansas. Originally from the Kansas City area, she has also lived and studied overseas. She now lives with her husband and son.
Krista loves the outdoors, especially adventurous activities. She rows with the St. Louis Rowing Club, judges local plays with Arts for Life, creates decorated sugar cookies and other edible art, and enjoys kayaking. She also enjoys ’90s and early 2000s jam bands, Pink Floyd, Ludovico Einaudi and Taylor Swift. Her favorites include the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, classic Russian and Chinese literature, and books on geopolitics and political history.
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View previous awardees
| Quarter | Name |
| October 2026 | Krista Moramarco |
| March 2026 | Kelli Martin |
| September 2025 | Megan Souter |
| June 2025 | Abby Hegeman |
| January 2025 | Katie Geist |
| September 2024 | Lisa Parks |
| June 2024 | Tammie Bosler |
| March 2024 | Tiffany Peppers-Boster |
| January 2024 | Kelsey Arends |
| September 2023 | Linda Yun |
| June 2023 | Amira Hodzic |
| January 2023 | Ann Stone |
| September 2022 | Meredith McLaughlin |
| March 2022 | Patrick Yursik |
| January 2022 | Karen Moore |
| September 2021 | Hannah Graczyk |
| June 2021 | Maggie Litteken |
| March 2021 | Erin Wood |
| January 2021 | Emily Irvine |
| September 2020 | Patrick Yursik |
| March 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.