University celebrates COVID Heroes

From business owners and employees to frontline essential workers and stay-at-home parents, millions are dealing with an immeasurable level of disruption to their daily lives, and deserve to be recognized for exceeding our expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We sent out the call, and many of you answered. Nominations came from near and far for COVID-19 Heroes across the country, and we are happy to celebrate them and their efforts. As we continue to receive nominations, here is the current running list:

• Christopher Osborne, 2010, CE – leading COVID-19 vaccine efforts at Pfizer
• Jennifer Tobey, 1993, Biology – exceptional leadership and service
• Emily Plavchak, 2019, DPT – working directly with patients as a Doctor of physical therapy sacrificing time with family
• Rachel Easter, 2012, Forensic Science – exceptional job dedication during pandemic
• Mason Bowers, 2020, Biology – CNA critical care ward, COVID floor of Oakland Hospital
• Michael Dean, 2006, Social Sciences – helping physicians and medical students
• Shelby Schnarr, 2013, Chemistry/Forensic Science – helped create Pfizer vaccine
• Abigail Boatright, 2014, Psychology – school guidance counselor
• Erin LaCross, 2001, CJ/Psychology – Chief Nursing Officer at Parkview Hospital