HealthPartners is proud to announce the recipients of its President’s Awards and Wilbur Thomas Community Service Award, honoring individuals and teams who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of patients, colleagues and communities.

“Our 28,000 colleagues bring energy and heart to everything we do,” said Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners President and CEO. “These honorees inspire us through their commitment to caring for patients and members, supporting each other and strengthening our communities. They reflect the foundation of our mission.”

The honorees were celebrated at the President’s and Wilbur Thomas Community Service Awards ceremony in November.

Wilbur Thomas Community Service Award honoree

• Chelsey Elfering, certified medical assistant, Olivia Hospital & Clinic

President’s Awards individual honorees 

• Marijo Aguilera, MD, OB/GYN, HealthPartners Clinic St. Paul Wabasha
• Angel Blevins, Supervisor, Supply Chain Services, Regions Hospital
• Pat Croal, Manager, Foundation Operations, Methodist Hospital
• Inga Forde, MD, Critical and Intensive Care, GHI, Regions Hospital
• Linda Hammersten, RN, Pediatrics, Park Nicollet Clinic St. Louis Park
• Hollie Lawrence, Pharmacist, Regions Hospital
• Jeff Loeks, Manager of Guest Experience, Regions Hospital
• Paula Markes, Clinic Manager, Park Nicollet Clinic Eagan
• Kathryn Mercado, Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Lead, Lakeview Hospital
• Krista Miller, RN, Specialist, Clinical Quality Emergency Center, Hudson Hospital
• Amy Orecchia, PhD, Mental Health Physician, Park Nicollet Clinic St. Louis Park
• Jennifer Sanftner, RN, Clinic Supervisor, Westfields Hospital & Clinic
• Shawn Stone, Senior Project Coordinator, Claims Administration, GHI

President’s Awards team honorees 

• Allergy Immunotherapy System Alignment Team
  • Kario Brooks, Senior Specialty Director, Dermatology
  • Mandy Carstensen, Principal Analyst and Developer, Applications
  • Alex Devolites, Analyst and Developer, Applications
  • Nikki Engleman, Ambulatory Nursing Education Manager
  • Diane Farmer, IT Epic Ambulatory Applications
  • Brad Farrell, Pharmacy Manager, Infusion Therapy
  • Taylor Haug, RN, Operations Supervisor, Allergy and Asthma
  • Eli Mansfield, Senior Specialty Manager, Dermatology
  • Maggie Mason, RN, Team Lead, Allergy and Asthma
  • Andrew Nickels, MD, Department Chair, Allergy and Asthma
  • Kathie Pohlen, IT Care Delivery Manager, Applications
  • Cole Wensman, Senior Quality Improvement Consultant
• Jane Brattain Breast Center Mammo a-go-go Team
  • Krista Kemmet, Supervisor, Site Business Operations I
  • Jessica Lane, Care Management Coordinator
  • Gail Mier, Assistant, Medical Department II
  • Kathy Wilson, Supervisor, Radiology II

The President’s Awards are the highest honor at HealthPartners, recognizing colleagues who go above and beyond their typical responsibilities to deliver exceptional service and bring its mission and values to life.

The Wilbur Thomas Tomas Community Service Award recognizes colleagues who exemplify outstanding volunteer service and a deep commitment to making a difference beyond the workplace.