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Celebrating years of service and new employees

As the spring semester concludes, we wish to acknowledge all full-time and part-time faculty and staff that have joined the SON since last month. We are excited to have you join our SON family!

Full-time faculty and staff

  • Dr. Samira Grifoni, scientist II, STRIDES study and UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute
  • Michelle Brassfield, project manager, violence grants research manager

SON faculty and staff service recognition

Photo of words Thank You surrounded by colorful confetti

Thank you for your combined 35 years of service to the SON and UMMC!

Twenty years:

  • Dr. Tina Ferrell, assistant professor and director of the RN-MSN program

Ten years:

  • Johnna Riddick, undergraduate instructor

Five years:

  • Melissa McBride, undergraduate instructor