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Shout your praise! nominatE a peer for the odyssey house cornerstone award today!
click here to nominate1. I am nominated Mira Thomas because I think she is the great value for Odyssey house.
When we faced a difficult financial recovery after the Cerner failure, Mira led the new temporary team. She was extremely busy training new staff. Mira created and distributed easy-to-read, helpful documents for everyone assisting her with the task. Thanks to Mira's training, the temporary team learned billing, denials, and other aspects of the billing process very quickly.
Additionally, Mira's experience as a teacher allows her to approach training with ease and efficiency. Since she was hired, I have seen her progress and how knowledgeable she has become. I am pleased that she is an expert in denials and financial recovery. Her work is very important for our finances, which in turn helps us hire new people and support those who need immediate assistance with recovery or housing.
While I was on a two-week vacation, Mira did an amazing job handling several tasks, including her primary denials and my responsibilities, such as billing for DT, FACT, and ACT, a significant workload. She is an amazing asset for helping and covering staff in the billing department. I felt no worry during my time off because I was confident that my job was in good hands. I am glad we have such an incredible person on our team. Mira deserves a reward for her hard work; she is accountable, smart, and detail-oriented. I am honored to nominate her because she is the best.
2. Mira is the treasure for the billing department. Since she begin working for Odyssey house I felt that our denials in a good hand. I love to see her enthusiastic during last meeting. Her advices, achievements, process for claim reconciliation area is awesome. She join to Odyssey not long ago but I see how her skills improved quickly. Now, I see in her as an example how to grow and help people. Her teaching experience as a teacher in the past is very beneficial for training new employees and in the general for the organization. I am really happy that she begin work from the time when we were very need it. Thank you Mira be part of billing department and Odyssey house, we love you.
Jeff has been running the kitchen and handling all the food while our Kitchen and Dining Room has been shut down. Working extra hours coming in early leaving late to ensure everyone is able to get fed in the midst of all the chaos, and he made it through it. He was able to navigate through all the issues that would arise, finding innovative ways to get beyond all the obstacles. Delegating when necessary, amping up on his communication skills to get the job done. I see how tirelessly he has been working and he hasn't had a moment to stop. He's been going like the energizer bunny.
Geniel is consistently approachable to staff and clients. Her confidence, knowledge, and smile puts many at ease. She demonstrates consistent follow through. Geniel is always here putting in endless hours and investment any where she can help. She truly exists with " an open door" policy. When anyone talks to her, she fully present and respectful making them feel like what they say and feels is acknowledged and matters.
Todd is extremely consistent with the clients, even when he is spread thin or understaffed. He is a core member of the community here and the clients know he cares about them. He is always on top of his work and still volunteers to help others. He has a great sense of humor and is great to work with.
I feel so lucky to have Stephanie on my team her willingness to step up whenever needed is amazing and not just for her team but for the clients she is willing to adjust her schedule whenever needed whether it be to cover meds or a last minute call out she goes over and beyond in assisting upper house learn and finds the time to still check in with any and all clients that are having a tough day she is always asking what she can do to make someone's day less stressful whether it's me a coworker or a client Thank you Stephanie it shows how much you believe in what Odyssey does.
Esme has made a significant impact on staff retention and overall operations at the Martindale Clinic through her consistent dedication, reliability, and collaborative approach as a Medical Assistant Trainer. She takes ownership of essential daily responsibilities such as maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring supplies are always organized and available, and proactively communicating shortages before they disrupt patient care. Esme also manages provider schedules with exceptional attention to detail, reducing confusion and improving workflow efficiency. When other team members fall behind or are unavailable, she is always willing to step in and assist with additional schedules or clinical tasks without hesitation. Her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and dependable presence foster a supportive workplace culture that encourages teamwork and reduces stress for her coworkers. Esme is viewed as a trusted team player, and her commitment helps improve staff morale, productivity, and retention. By going above and beyond in her role, she directly contributes to smoother operations and a higher quality of care for patients—making her a valuable asset to the Martindale Clinic.
1. She has truly become an indispensable asset to our program. In a time when we’ve been short-staffed—down to just her as our sole therapist—she has stepped up in ways that go far beyond what could reasonably be expected. Her work ethic has been nothing short of remarkable. Without hesitation, she has taken on the full caseload of 16 clients, providing each of them with compassionate, thoughtful, and clinically sound care. In addition to managing individual sessions, she has continued to run therapeutic groups, ensuring that no aspect of our programming is lost despite the circumstances.
What stands out most about her is not just her dedication, but the spirit in which she works. She brings warmth, humor, and positivity to even the most stressful days, creating a sense of calm and support for both clients and coworkers. Her natural empathy and emotional intelligence allow her to connect deeply with clients, helping them feel seen, heard, and valued. At the same time, she remains grounded, professional, and focused—always striving to provide the highest level of care.
She is exceptionally bright and clinically skilled, with a keen ability to assess and respond to client needs in real time. Her willingness to go above and beyond—whether it’s staying late to make sure a client is okay, supporting her team however she can, or finding creative solutions to problems—is truly inspiring. She never seeks recognition, but her impact is felt every single day.
We are incredibly fortunate to have someone like her on our team. Her work has sustained the quality and integrity of our program through a very difficult period, and it’s clear that she does this work not for the recognition, but because she truly cares. Her contributions have made a lasting difference in the lives of our clients and in the culture of our team.
2. Kris is one of the most incredible people I have ever worked with. She has been holding it down solo for our house, and she has done it with so much heart, strength and grace. She pours so much care and dedication into all the clients. She shows up consistently and compassionately. Being the only therapist for a few months is no small thing, yet she shows so much professionalism and empathy for these ladies. She also goes above and beyond for her coworkers, always offering support even when she is struggling. Love your face Kris <3
3. Kris has an incredible capacity to care for the clients at WMH, often going above and beyond what is expected of her in order to help them and support them. She strives to be kind, respectful, and accommodating. With the many clinical changes that have been happening at WMH, Kris has been an anchor for the clients and staff alike.
4. I began moonlighting at WMH last month and Kris Zeman has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcomed on their team. Even thought I arrive after she's left for the day, she has messaged me and offered to help and answer any of my questions. She has also helped relay information to clients and talk to them if they need help during the day from a therapist. She is so friendly, kind, and clearly cares about the clients there as well as making the team an inviting one. I am so grateful to have a coworker like her!
Michaela (Mac) consistently goes above and beyond. She is always ready to step in and help out where needed and supports her fellow staff in any way possible. She advocates for the needs of her clients and the program and is actively involved in helping to make our program flow smoother. Mac is a joy to be around and brings vitality to our team. She is an asset to outpatient and a joy to work with.
Zoe has been working with the young children for a while now. She comes in early and stays late to make sure the kiddos have what they need. I see her outside playing with them at recess. She sings them songs while getting them down for a nap. The kids are blossoming too and using their words to express when they want space or feed sad.
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Amelia has been apart of my team since she started working at Odyssey Youth Residential, so I have had the opportunity to watch her grow and become the significant caring staff that she is today. She has been amazing with excepting feedback and taking on responsibilities that outside of her normal day to day job responsibilities. She handles tough situations with class and understanding for our clients individual needs while focusing on how she can make our program better for staff and clients. Amelia is a vital role in making sure that nothing gets missed in a workday and that all clients and staff feel supported at the end of each and everyday before she leaves the building at the end of her shift. When things get overwhelming and chaotic as our program often does when working with teenagers, it is comforting to know that I have someone i can look to that will go above and beyond to make sure we get the job done. As I know I am not the only one that feels this way and I don't show support as often as I should by nominating truly amazing staff. I can easily say that there is no one more deserving to receive this award this month than Amelia. Thank you for all you do each and everyday for us at youth residential.