{"id":103790,"date":"2023-10-09T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=103790"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:30:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T18:30:15","slug":"boyd-is-extremely-dedicated-to-teamwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2023\/10\/09\/boyd-is-extremely-dedicated-to-teamwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyd is \u2018extremely dedicated to teamwork\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jesse Boyd, anatomy education specialist and funeral director for genetics, cell biology and anatomy in the UNMC College of Medicine, received the Interprofessional Academy of Educators Catalyst for Education Award at a ceremony during the InnovatED Symposium in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award recognizes an individual in an educational support role whose contributions have been integral to furthering the educational mission at UNMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery day I work with the best people \u2014 faculty, staff and students,\u201d Boyd said. \u201cI enjoy my role in the educational programs because I get to do what I love, with the goal of helping everyone succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One faculty nominator said: \u201cJesse is selfless in his actions and extremely dedicated to teamwork. His multiple talents are crucial for the continued advancement of innovation at UNMC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A second faculty nominator agreed. \u201cAs a vital member of the anatomy teaching team, Jesse is incredibly adept at predicting the needs of the faculty and students. So much of what he does is behind the scenes, and we are so much better as a team with Jesse on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is difficult to encapsulate Jesse\u2019s role with a single title. The students and faculty, however, affectionately refer to him as our \u2018anatomy wizard,\u2019 because whatever assistance is needed, Jesse will find a way to make the impossible possible,\u201d another faculty member said. \u201cBut most impressively, Jesse will always defend the integrity of our donor program, and UNMC is very fortunate to have someone of his moral character in a role where uncompromising ethical standards are essential. As a university, we are indebted to him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boyd said, \u201cSeven years ago, I decided to make a career change from funeral service to education and come to UNMC. This award reminds me that I made the right decision. I am honored to be chosen as this year’s Catalyst for Education Award recipient, and I am proud to be a part of the educational mission of UNMC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Catalyst for Education Award nominees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n