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2024 President's Inclusive Excellence Award Recipients

Every year the President’s Inclusive Excellence Award (PIEA) honors members of the 91ɫƵ community who are making positive strides in advancing our core value of inclusion. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 91ɫƵ is delighted to announce the 2024 President’s Inclusive Excellence Award recipients. In 2024, 91ɫƵ recognized three remarkable individuals and one student group who have exemplified the essence of inclusive leadership and profoundly impacted 91ɫƵ and our broader community. Nominations for the 2025 President’s Inclusive Excellence Awards are being accepted internally and will be announced in the fall of 2025.

2024 Recipients

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)

Among the diverse organizations that distinguish the 91ɫƵ (91ɫƵ), this organization shines brightly in its commitment to community engagement and inclusive excellence. This past year APAMSA has stepped up in addressing health disparities within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities by fostering cultural understanding and promoting wellness.

Dr. Chelsea Willie, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology

Dr. Willie understands the need for an inclusive population of faculty, students, and healthcare providers and has worked tirelessly to foster the development of an inclusive department. What is most notable about Dr. Willie’s work is the infectious energy and enthusiasm she brings to each program, which fosters engagement.

Ms. Abby Haak, Program Manager, AWSM

Ms. Haak has been formally trained in facilitating Restorative Justice processes rooted in transformational tools. She has worked tirelessly to develop a gender-harassment mitigating program focused at the departmental level. She has brought forward Restorative Justice as a way to take a step back and begin conversations. On a daily basis, Ms. Haak brings intentionality to her tasks, co-workers, women-serving organizations, community collaborators, AWSM’s donors, and her team.

Christopher Benny, Medical Student II

Christopher Benny, a first-year medical student at 91ɫƵ-CW, stands out for his unique contributions and his welcoming and inclusive nature and has had a profound impact on the 91ɫƵ-CW community. By partnering with external organizations to host educational and volunteer activities, he is building new relationships between 91ɫƵ-CW and multiple stakeholders. His innovative approach, individual initiatives, and determination foster partnerships that improve diversity and inclusion.

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Health Research Center, Suite H1730
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226


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diversityinclusion@mcw.edu

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(414) 955-8015

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