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At a cozy breakfast ceremony in Carrie Hall last month, Gwen Pino looked over the podium and addressed her peers and special guests with a smile. As one of last year's Association of Multicultural Members of Partners (AMMP) scholarship recipients, Pino was asked to speak to the 10 BWHers who were honored with the scholarship this year.
"You certainly have a lot to be proud of," said Pino, a project specialist for BWH Lab and Ancillary Systems. "You are all very talented people. Your willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, your time, your ideas and your enthusiasm are what the scholarship is all about. I look forward to hearing more of your success stories as you continue on your journeys to higher education."
AMMP was established by Partners in 1998 to promote the advancement, retention, recruitment and development of multicultural professionals into leadership roles at all levels and areas of Partners. Every year, AMMP awards scholarships to BWH and BWFH employees who demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
Scholarship recipients are selected based on their achievements in their current roles, as well as their desire to further their careers through higher education. In addition to $1,000 to put toward the attainment of an associate or bachelor's degree, or professional certificate, the AMMP scholarship provides an opportunity for connections among peers, fostering personal and professional growth.
"By sharing your stories, you motivate others to take a leap, accept a challenge and grow," said BWHC President Betsy Nabel, MD, at the event.
2012 AMMP Scholarship Recipients
Aimee Barona, Human Resources/Workforce Development, Partners
Henock Celestin, Central Sterile, BWFH
Sharnette Chambers, Division of Nursing, BWFH
Hannah Gale, Nursing Services, BWH
Marvin Gonzalez, Nursing Services, BWH
Maria Panizales, MSN, RN, Surgery, BWH
Natalia Pardey, Newborn Medicine, BWH
Ivanna Pena, Department of Medicine, BWH
Sujeeta Silwal, Radiology, BWH
Elaine Vaudreuil, Patient Family Relations, BWFH