Three UCSF Staff Members Honored with Prestigious SPOT Award

We are thrilled to announce that Ellen Ingebritsen, Angelica Martinez, and Nandini Singh have been awarded the UCSF SPOT Award, a discretionary cash award recognizing significant employee achievements and contributions for specific projects or tasks over a relatively short period of time. This prestigious award is part of the UCSF STAR program and highlights the exceptional efforts of these dedicated individuals.

Ellen Ingebritsen
Ellen was recognized for her swift onboarding and collaboration with Loren Pogir to finalize the Powered by PREPARE brochure, develop complex licensing tiers, clean up licensing SmartSheets, and liaise with the UC Licensing Office. Her proactive outreach to potential licensees and positive demeanor have been instrumental in cultivating relationships and managing team activities. – Rebecca Sudore, MD

Angelica Martinez
Angelica was recognized for her exceptional support in navigating the complex IRBNet system at the VA, creating a simplified instruction manual, and ensuring compliance. She also linked Dr. Sudore’s publications to her K24 grant and migrated the @PREPAREforCare Twitter account to BlueSky as an early adopter. – Louise Walter, MD & Rebecca Sudore, MD

Nandini Singh
Nandini was recognized for her dedication to a last-minute grant submission to the Retirement Research Foundation. Her efforts ensured a high-quality submission that resulted in a substantial 2-year grant. She coordinated with collaborators and managed the pressure with grace to meet the deadline. – Ashwin Kotwal, MD

We congratulate Ellen, Angelica, and Nandini for their remarkable achievements and contributions. Their dedication and hard work exemplify the spirit of excellence at UCSF.