Staff Awards
The dedicated staff across the School of Engineering’s departments, labs, centers, and programs play a vital role in advancing our mission and sustaining excellence across the School; each year, we recognize their outstanding contributions through a series of staff awards.
2025 Infinite Mile and Ellen J. Mandigo Awards
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SoE Staff Spotlights
The Staff Spotlight Award celebrates School of Engineering staff who go above and beyond in their roles. Nominated by colleagues from across the school, these awards recognize exemplary SoE staff members for their contributions and dedication to the school. Any faculty or staff member across can nominate a peer for a Staff Spotlight Award.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Aren Ghazarians, MIT SCM Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain Management Program at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Maria Jose Chiang Rebatta, Project Coordinator, Center for Transportation and Logistics – Sustainable Supply Chain Lab and Low-Income Firms Transformation (LIFT) Lab
Karen van Nederpelt, Fiscal Officer, Center for Transportation & Logistics
Jay Matthews, Facilities Administrator, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering
André Obin, Human Resources Administrator, Materials Science & Engineering
Sarah Smith, Assistant Director, Academic Program Administration, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Georgina Indaco, Event Planner, Office Of Innovation
Irina Singh, Human Resources Administrator, Department of Biological Engineering
Jazy Ma, Director of Administration and Finance, System Design and Management Program
Priscilla Capistrano, Student Industry Engagement Coordinator, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Ellen Reid, Undergraduate Program Manager, EECS Undergraduate Office
Len Morrison, Manager, Professional Development, Center for Transportation & Logistics – Supply Chain Management Program
Michele Harris, Director of Human Resources, School of Engineering Dean’s Office
Sam J. Locke, Human Resources Project Coordinator, SoE Dean’s Office
Brianna Bader, Human Resources Administrator, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
David Astvatsaturov, Financial Coordinator, Center for Transportation & Logistics
Lili Zhu, Financial Officer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Priyanka Chaudhuri, Senior Human Resources Representative, Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Lesley Rock-Muska, Senior Development Communications Officer, School of Engineering
David Robertson, Senior Technical Instructor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Danforth Nicholas, Senior Financial Officer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Peter Houk, Artistic Director, MIT Glass Lab, DMSE
Rhea Vedro, Metals Artist in Residence & Technical Instructor, DMSE
Lumidi Campbell, Administrative Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Malcolm Mayfield, Facilities Administrator, Office of Innovation (iHQ)
Heather Kispert Hagerty, Assistant Dean for Development, School of Engineering Dean’s Office
Justin Snow, Career Development & Alumni Relations Counselor, Supply Chain Management (Center for Transportation & Logistics)
Stephanie Couch, Executive Director, Lemelson-MIT Program
Jarina Shrestha, Director of Administration and Finance, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Vicky Diadiuk, Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL)
Sharona Bollinger, Marketing Coordinator, Leaders for Global Operations (LGO)
Barry Johnston, Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Officer, Chemical Engineering
Jane Halpern, Communications Officer, EECS
Patty Cunningham, Academic Program Manager, Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology (HST)
Yuvie Cjapi, Executive Assistant, School of Engineering Dean’s Office
Infinite Mile Awards
Infinite Mile Awards
Established in 2001, the Infinite Mile Awards (IMA) honor exceptional staff members whose dedication and contributions embody the values that sustain the School of Engineering’s mission.
2024 IMA Winners
- Marygrace Aboudou — Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Amanda Beyer-Purvis — Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Mahia Brown — Materials Science and Engineering
- Steven Derocher — Systems Design and Management & LGO
- Tia Giurleo — School of Engineering
- Linda Gjerasi — Mechanical Engineering
- Suxin Hu — Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Alexis Runstadler — Biological Engineering
- Rebecca Shepardson — Materials Science and Engineering
- Michael Skocay — Mechanical Engineering
- Justin Snow — Supply Chain Management Program
- Christina Spinelli — Mechanical Engineering
2025 IMA Winners
- Molly Chase — MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium
- Yuvie Cjapi — formerly in SoE Dean’s Office
- Michele Harris — SoE Dean’s Office
- Oltiana Kacori — MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
- John Mayo — Mechanical Engineering
- Saana McDaniel — Mechanical Engineering
- Kevin Rogers — Materials Science and Engineering
- Caitlin Stier — Chemical Engineering
- Magdalah Wesh — Institute for Medical Engineering & Science
- Anne Wilson — Mechanical Engineering
- Lili Zhu — Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ellen J. Mandigo Award for Outstanding Service
Ellen J. Mandigo Award for Outstanding Service
Established in 2009 through a bequest from longtime MIT staff member Ellen J. Mandigo, this award honors staff who exemplify her remarkable intelligence, skill, hard work, and dedication to the Institute. A member of the MIT community for nearly five decades, Ms. Mandigo was known for her unwavering commitment to supporting students, faculty, and colleagues. The award celebrates staff who carry forward her spirit of service and excellence across the School of Engineering.
2024 Mandigo Winners
- Ted Equi — MIT Leaders for Global Operations
- Carol Niemi — Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Gwen Wilcox — Department of Chemical Engineering
2025 Mandigo Winners
- James Hardsog — Chemical Engineering
- Gerri Powers — Biological Engineering