December 2020 GEMs
Abbie Martin recognized by Tara Lagestee
Abbie truly is the embodiment of a superb sonographer. Her mental acumen combined with her kind, calming demeanor makes her the perfect sonographer, especially when a patient is nervous and scared because she is such a calming presence.
Philip Wessler recognized by Tara Lagestee
Phil truly is the embodiment of a superb sonographer. His mental acumen combined with his kind, calming demeanor makes him the perfect sonographer. Add in his willingness to always accommodate a patient and he is the perfect example of a great tech.
October 2020 GEMs
Kristen Billick recognized by Jennifer Tresness
Kristen has played a significant role in the direction of my career in echocardiography! She has been enormously encouraging as I set my sights on earning my FASE designation, and has helped me to make the most of my membership with ASE. She’s amazing!!
Mauro Ortiz recognized by Guy Pritchard
Dr. Ortiz has put in a great amount of time and effort to ensure ASE guidelines for COVID-19 patients is followed at our hospital. His goal has been to maintain the highest level of care while protecting staff from unnecessary exposure.
Rene Quiroz recognized by Guy Pritchard
Dr. Quiroz has been focused on increasing the number of training opportunities our techs have access to during the past several months. He continues to strive for continuous quality improvement and is an essential supporter of our lab.
Jan Sloves recognized by Natasha Nassimian
Mr. Sloves goes above and beyond his duty every day. He was my mentor as a student and helped me get my first job in ultrasound. He travels domestically and internationally to train medical professionals at different facilities and speaks at conferences.
Katharine Belfrage recognized by Bernadette Richards
Kate has spearheaded a complete overhaul of our sonographer and fellow education program over the past 3 years. We now have a robust, effective, and efficient program which benefits all involved. Kate’s dedication to this project is immeasurable.
August 2020 GEM
Cassady Palmer recognized by Jennifer Schaaf
Cassady has made some tremendous strides in the name of research for our lab. Cassady and our Medical Director, Dr Mazur, have secured a large research grant that will support and propel their work for years to come. Needless to say, we are very proud.
July 2020 GEM
Luigi Badano recognized by David Maisuradze
Dr. Badano has been a great research investigator in echocardiography. He is a fabulous cardiologist, mentor, and teacher.
May 2020 GEM
Harry Rakowski recognized by Robin Wiegerink
Dr. Rakowski led a fundraising campaign that raised $310,000. This money was used to feed 500 healthcare workers a day for 3 weeks in April and into May and $50,000 is being saved for facials for front line workers to help with mask burn. This effort is a true sign of gratitude toward healthcare workers on the front-lines of treating COVID-19.
April 2020 GEMs
Mary Davis recognized by Melia Bowen
Mary not only takes care of her echo team, but also sonographers all around the US! She has sewn masks for sonographers and even mailed them to outside echo labs! She has a heart of gold, compassionate patient care and is a brilliant sonographer and lead.
Vincent Sorrell recognized by Bryana Levitan
Dr. Sorrell is a fabulous cardiologist, mentor, and teacher. @VLSorrellImages has a world wide following where physicians and sonographers alike post images/cases, ask questions, and seek imaging advice.
March 2020 GEMs
Nelson B. Schiller recognized by Harry Acquatella
Dr. Schiller has been a prolific research investigator in cardiac echocardiography. He has made very important contributions in cardiac function and anatomy, which made routine exams precise and very useful for diagnosis. His publications are numerous.
Michelle Bay recognized by Vincent Sorrell
Michelle is a rising star. As a new Operations Manager (25,000+ echos) she has trained 2 new RDCS’s & RNs, created a new program for in-lab TEE / DCCV, initiated a DYAD QI program, and is now busy with re-accreditation process for 2020. A real GEM!!!
Piers Barker recognized by Gregory Tatum
Dr. Barker has been the consummate ASE member as a master clinician, incredible teacher, and outstanding research. He has volunteered tirelessly for ASE. But most importantly he has converted numerous potential members into active ones.
January 2020 GEMs
Bonita Anderson recognized by Karen Zimmerman
Bonita gives one million percent to the ASE. She is nonstop in promoting this organization and its journals as clearly demonstrated by her latest contributions in Echo Hawaii. Her high-quality presentations teach all levels in the field like no other.
Brenda Baird recognized by Jon Bergset
Brenda regularly goes above and beyond job to provide exceptional patient care and training of co-sonographers and sonographer students. She is retiring this year after 22 years in the lab.
Ana Tofan recognized by Bradley Murphy
Ana is an individual who makes a habit of dedicating her time and energy to promoting advancements in ultrasound and educating her peers/cardiology fellows. She is a very driven individual.
Marilyn Riley recognized by Warren Manning
For over 4 decades, Marilyn was our sonographer leader – transitioning to our lead sonographer educator 2 years ago where she continues to focus on the education of our sonographer students, cardiology fellows, and rotating ICU/ED fellows. She is a star!
Bryana Levitan recognized by Vincent Sorrell
Bryana loves to scan; insists on top-notch quality; is expert in congenital heart disease; teaches the students, fellows, and peers; scans small mice and monkeys and has improved our basic science lab capabilities. She is a sonographer star!