Employee Spotlights

As Director of Clinical Operations at the Genome Technology Access Center at the McDonnell Genome Institute (GTAC@MGI), Shelly O’Laughlin oversees the clinical laboratory.

As Operations Support Manager for Enterprise Physical Operations (EPO), Keky Norman helps to keep the university’s facilities services running smoothly for the people who depend on them.

Meet the program manager who keeps WashU Medicine from getting lost.

Rachel Beckmann supports regulatory processes to ensure research is conducted ethically and in compliance with varying requirements, closely aligning her work with WashU’s mission of research, education and patient care. 

Renetha Book supports patients, staff and daily operations with care and consistency.

Jovane Ortiz monitors building automation systems, troubleshoots issues and communicates with the appropriate teams to help find solutions to problems.

LaCheina Dickson connects patient care with behind-the-scenes operational excellence.

Cheryl Barrett plays a vital role in ensuring that patients receive top-notch, timely care during their visits.

As Senior Fellowship Coordinator in WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology, Amira Hodzic excels at navigating the many moving parts of fellowship program management.

Higher education has been a calling and beacon for Amanda Rhodes, associate dean for strategic initiatives and chief of staff for WashU’s Bursky School of Health.

Since 2006, Dana Proffitt has been a steadfast member of WashU Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine.

Since 2020, Kim Wyckoff has helped WashU patients get the care they need as a lead pre-certification coordinator at WashU Medicine’s Department of Medicine.