I am pleased to announce two more of DPA’s stars! These two individuals show the best of DPA in every way. They bring the utmost in professionalism to the office and also keep spirits high with their smiles and good humor. Thank you both for the incredible contributions you make to our organization and your commitment toward fulfilling our mission!
Please join me in recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of these two fine individuals, and one of which we must sadly say goodbye to.
Ellie Fitzjarrald, Acting Director
Our first superstar, simply put - just knows her stuff. She has been a blazing star in the Northern Region for many years however she is spending her last day with us today. To say she will be missed around her is an understatement. She is surrounded by an office full of friends, staff, and coworkers who will miss her greatly. She has been a supportive and nurturing leader to her workers who has gone beyond the call of duty to show each and every one of them kindness, consideration, recognition, and reward which has resulted in the freedom for her workers to develop and grow. She is admired for her dedication, drive, determination and professionalism. Calming, reassuring and insightful this star is known for her elegant demeanor, competence and sterling character. She has a way about her that allows her to be right without making a person feel wrong - smarter without making someone feel incompetent. Please join us in wishing this talented and beautiful star our very best wishes; she will be most definitely missed: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/training/dpastars/dpastar69.htm
Our next colossal star has been a legendary megastar for DPA going on 30 years! She is an extremely well respected policy guru whose name is synonymous with excellence, dedication, clarity, availability, patience, humor and respect. She has served as the voice of reason and compassion in the often times stormy skies of DPA. And is easy one of the nicest people you will ever have the pleasure to work with. A brilliant and sweet mentor, this superstar has a knack for understanding complicated policy issues and explaining them in a way that everyone can understand. She is described as sharp, competent, practical, decisive, resourceful, patient, logical, steady, brilliant and dedicated. Those that work with her understand that she genuinely cares about our mission and the impact of each of our policies on people’s lives. It is well known that if you want a project to succeed and be done well - you need this star on your team. Join us in thanking this indispensable blazing star: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/training/dpastars/dpastar70.htm