Carol has shown a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by DCYF staff and tribal partners, and has actively worked toward finding innovative solutions. Carol has consistently advocated to ensure that the well-being of both populations remains at the forefront of our work.

Robin plays a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community. She has initiated and organized various initiatives that bring people together, creating a network of support and camaraderie. Your efforts have not only strengthened relationships but have also provided a platform for individuals to seek and receive the support they need. Thank you for your leadership and support, Robin.

Shana is one of the most supportive people I know. She is personally supportive to me. Any time I ask for help or feedback for anything she jumps in with both feet and gives enthusiastic support! She is kind, smart, and always helps me take my work to the next level. Shana is also supportive to everyone around her.

I love the thoughtful ways she thinks about supporting folks in a training, supporting caregivers, and supporting youth in care. She is amazing at taking other folks’ perspectives to imagine what they might need and what would be helpful. Shana makes my day brighter every time I interact with her. I am so glad she is my colleague!

Shana supports organizational health directly by increasing employee satisfaction to those around her. She also makes our work better quality in so many ways!

Francis consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every interaction is handled with the utmost professionalism, efficiency, and care.

He has a remarkable skill for empathizing with others, making them feel heard and valued – probably because of his ability to actively listen and understand their needs. Francis takes the time to ask thoughtful questions, clarify any concerns, and provide personalized solutions, ensuring that everyone feels supported and satisfied.

It can be challenging to admit when we don’t have all the answers in the training environment or feel uncertain about a particular topic, especially being new! However, Erin’s willingness to step up and offer assistance in leading ICW policy training, despite any reservations, speaks volumes about her character and commitment to helping others. It shows that she prioritizes providing support and guidance, even if it means acknowledging limitations.

Thank you!

J is a true rockstar who goes out of their way to offer support to their colleagues and ensure that they come off as approachable and ready to help!

J is truly exceptional in the way he embraces and prioritizes offering support to his colleagues. It’s a personal value of his and you can see the way he puts it into action in his work every day. J has particularly shined in his work on Smartsheet projects, including the TTT and Skills Acquisition tracking. J has taken it upon himself to learn more about Smartsheet than I think they know about their own product sometimes and make all of our sheets and workflows super easy to use for everyone.

By taking the time to learn these technical skills so well himself, he is able to break down complex processes into bite size steps for our staff, and also to hide the most complex pieces on the backend so that the front end of our solutions just gives people the information they need to be successful.

In developing the Skills Acquisition tracking workflow, J worked to seamlessly connect our RCT registration workflow to the skills acquisition tracking to lessen the amount of administrative work that staff needed to do. He quickly caught on to an issue of duplication of some entries and implemented a helper sheet solution that uses an invisible layer to reduce duplication in the active sheet and make it easier for people to find what they need.

One of the most remarkable qualities of J is his ability to empathize with others and truly understand their needs. Whether it is someone with an issue in Smartsheet or a co-worker having a stressful day, J always takes the time to listen attentively and offer genuine support. His compassionate nature creates a nurturing environment, so I’d like to thank him for his encouraging words and collaborative nature.

I appreciate you more than you know, J, thank you!

Stacy consistently demonstrates a willingness to lend a helping hand. She actively seeks out opportunities to assist others, whether it is by offering her time to collaborate, or simply being a reliable presence.

Her selflessness and dedication to supporting others is truly commendable.

Patty shows support through her ability to approach mistakes with empathy and understanding. Instead of immediately assigning blame or criticizing, she takes the time to listen and understand the circumstances surrounding the error. Patty uses these instances as opportunities for growth and improvement.

She also demonstrates a remarkable ability to hold herself and others accountable in a respectful manner. Patty’s ability to communicate expectations and provide guidance in a respectful manner fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Jay Fulcher has consistently demonstrated the value of support when he provides assistance and encouragement to those needing assistance.

Jay has been a necessary addition to my team from day one. In fact, I don’t know how we got by without him!

When I think of Jay, I think of a team player, innovator, self-starter, motivator, caring, comedian, storyteller, all rolled into one. We all need a “Jay” in our team to keep us grounded.

Jay has contributed so much in terms of projects, relationships, and the human kindness he brings to our environment. We are better people when we spend time around Jay. I feel proud and blessed to call him my colleague.

He treats people with kindness, respect and equity.

With someone like Jay at the helm, our stakeholders will always receive great customer service and feel valued.

Jack’s ability to actively listen, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and solve problems efficiently with the amount of tickets received is the perfect example of being supportive and removing obstacles to enhance practice.

Jack has been super patient with all of the tickets submitted for ICW Policy Trainings. Thank you for your kindness, clarifying, and patience with me and all others submitting.

Jack directly supported removing obstacles with registration and the Learning Center.

His patience is a gift and Jack never once made me feel like an irritant.

Micah plays an important role in fostering a supportive environment. He encourages collaboration and teamwork, creating a culture where everyone feels comfortable reaching out for help when needed. His positive attitude and willingness to support others have significantly contributed to the overall success of the Alliance.

Micah did my initial 1:1 training and it was SUPER helpful! What I really appreciated was I sent an email and asked for help with SDM-RA. He made time that day. I was so thankful because I needed to get it done. He walked me through the whole process. He didn’t give me answers, he was just patient and let me come up with the answer. He steered me the other way if I was on the wrong track.

I appreciated his patience, kindness, wisdom. He didn’t make me feel like he was rushed or like I was bothering him or like I was dumb for not paying attention in class. Assured me it was normal and encouraged me through it so I didn’t feel stupid. I was a little overwhelmed! I’ve been able to do it myself from open to close now and it’s been super cool!

He also gave me tools, like helping me bookmark places to go back to when I had questions. Any time I have emailed him after that he responds quickly; I don’t have to wait a day or two.

This whole training has made me feel like I can do this job! When I first started I was worried that I would never learn the job, but I felt very supported through the whole process.

Jared exemplifies the qualities of reliability and dependability, which both encompass support. Through his attention to detail and collaborative nature, Jared demonstrates support regularly. I also appreciate how Jared welcomes feedback regarding improvements as a way to contribute to his and the organization’s success.

Vanessa demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork. She readily offers assistance and expertise when needed. Her willingness to support colleagues reflects a reputation as a reliable team member.

Thank you!

it can be challenging to admit when we don’t have all the answers in the training environment or feel uncertain about a particular topic. However, Penny’s willingness to step up and offer assistance in leading ICW policy training, despite any reservations, speaks volumes about her character and commitment to helping others. It shows that she prioritizes providing support and guidance, even if it means acknowledging limitations.

Thank you!

Penny embodies trauma-informed training. She not only does it, she practices it fully. We have all seen her champion TBRI, but I have also had the opportunity to see her bringing that lens into every moment, including the compassion she shows to her colleagues. While Penny does an excellent job of teaching others about how the nervous system is affected by trauma and ways to mitigate that, what she does best of all is role model how to do it in real time. Penny is also exceptionally good at staying on top of the latest research and trends in trauma-informed care. She seeks out information and resources and then shares them generously to her colleagues. We all benefit from the footwork that Penny does behind the scenes.

A big part of what we do is related to trauma-informed care and Penny’s ability to embody this is great role modeling, in addition to what she does with her colleagues impacts the work we do with our participants, caregiver and workforce alike. Penny shows the way. Additionally, her sharing of information and resources helps make sure that our offerings remain relevant and agile, which is very important in a constantly shifting landscape.

In the long run, like I said above, Penny’s efforts make sure we aspire to be our very best and she gives us resources to help make it happen. In the end, our participants and the families and children they work with benefit directly from all the large and small ways that Penny keeps trauma-informed care in the foreground of our work.

It can be challenging to admit when we don’t have all the answers in the training environment or feel uncertain about a particular topic, especially being new! However, Heather’s willingness to step up and offer assistance in leading ICW policy training, despite any reservations, speaks volumes about her character and commitment to helping others. It shows that she prioritizes providing support and guidance, even if it means acknowledging limitations.

Thank you!

I have been impressed with Annabelle’s “can do” attitude from day one!

Annabelle has done so much for this organization and never asked for anything. She is kind to everyone she comes across, always checking on how they and their families are doing even while going through personal issues of her own. Annabelle was tasked to handle two people’s job at one point, and never complained. She only emails me when she absolutely needs help. Her personality shines bright and so do her routine good mornings.

I am amazed at her patience, kindness and professionalism.

Leah has supported me in various aspects of my work. We check in frequently during the month and exchange ideas, feedback, and information. She provides a safe and positive space to share each other’s thoughts and feelings, which allows for a connection at a fundamental human level. She provides me the resources and the liberty to explore creative solutions and is very encouraging.

I feel very supported not only professionally, but personally as well. We all have our ups and downs, but Leah has been consistently supportive. I am very grateful for the opportunity to co-create and collaborate with someone as kind and thoughtful as her.

Thank you for being who you are! 🙂

Regardless of the task at hand, Leah can always be relied upon to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner. She has earned the trust and respect of so many because of her support. I assume her approach to work is meticulousness, because she always ensures that every aspect is carefully considered and executed. This level of dedication and precision inspires confidence in me and others who rely on her support.

It can be challenging to admit when we don’t have all the answers in the training environment or feel uncertain about a particular topic. However, Stephanie’s willingness to step up and offer assistance in leading ICW policy training, despite any reservations, speaks volumes about her character and commitment to helping others. It shows that she prioritizes providing support and guidance, even if it means acknowledging limitations.

Thank you!

It can be challenging to admit when we don’t have all the answers in the training environment or feel uncertain about a particular topic. However, Shelby’s willingness to step up and offer assistance in leading ICW policy training, despite any reservations, speaks volumes about her character and commitment to helping others. It shows that she prioritizes providing support and guidance, even if it means acknowledging limitations.

Thank you!

Lisa is one of the most supportive people I have ever worked with. She has always been a cheerleader for me, even when I doubted myself. She mentored me to learn to teach RCT and believed I could do it. While we were working together she always had a kind word as well as helpful feedback. She has been an incredible listener as to my professional development as well as listening and offering suggestions for the rest of my life as well. Lisa takes the time to really listen and understand before responding, which makes me feel really heard. She also manages a great combination of validation and accountability.

As far as work, I know I can always ask Lisa a question and no matter how busy she is she will help me find the answer. She tells me where to look for the answer so that I am not dependent on her for information every time, which is super helpful! Whenever I have asked her to work on anything she is thorough, detail oriented, and quick.

Thanks for being amazing, Lisa!

Lisa extends exceptional customer service to our RCT participants and their Supervisors. She goes above and beyond to give each cohort one-on-one attention to help them feel seen, heard, and valued. When they share a concern, Lisa works hard to address it and find a solution that works for everyone.

Ultimately this promotes the value of support because Lisa’s RCT participants know that they can go to her for questions, concerns, and any additional support they might need. She sets them off on a good foot with her expertise and years of experience she draws on to help them understand the range of complexity they will encounter.

Lisa role models to her peers and others how to treat each RCT participant with respect and holding them in the good grace of knowing they want to do their best. Anyone who shadows Lisa can see the impact her way of being has on the participants. They also frequently reach out after RCT is over to tell Lisa how much they appreciated all she had to offer.

It can be challenging to admit when we don’t have all the answers in the training environment or feel uncertain about a particular topic. However, Linda’s willingness to step up and offer assistance in leading ICW policy training, despite any reservations, speaks volumes about her character and commitment to helping others. It shows that she prioritizes providing support and guidance, even if it means acknowledging limitations.

Thank you!

Miriam consistently displays a positive and friendly attitude. She remains calm and composed, even in challenging situations when people make mistakes or tons of changes on class requests.

Miriam understands the importance of maintaining a professional demeanor while also being approachable and personable.

Shannon demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork. She actively collaborates with others, readily offering their assistance and expertise whenever needed.

Her willingness to go above and beyond to support colleagues speaks volumes about her ability and desire to remove obstacles in order to enhance practice AND deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities through support offered to DCYF staff.

Maribel has always shown consideration to others, looking for opportunities to share knowledge, provide assistance and give opportunities to model and demonstrate.

In addition, Maribel does this all with kindness and validation, never making others feel anything other than fully capable and high achieving.

Thank you, Maribel!

Mike demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork. He actively collaborates with others, readily offering assistance and expertise whenever needed. His desire to support colleagues does not go unnoticed and is appreciated throughout the Alliance.