2011 AHDI-WEST MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to
Kathleen “Kat” King, AHDI-F
AHDI-West Member of the Year!
We would also like to recognize our other nominees for their outstanding contributions to the profession and the association:
Brenda Dorsett, CMT
Sandy Shumaker, CMT, AHDI-F
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Brenda Dorsett, CMT
Brenda has worked diligently to build a credentialing study group in the Arizona area. Brenda was actually my first timer at ACE years ago. Amidst adverse working conditions (not necessarily AHDI friendly) she has consistently tried to help others in her facility see the value of membership and credentialing. If Brenda has written articles or done a special piece in AHDI-West Connections, I’ve not seen one but I imagine she’s probably a good writer. She has been an awesome advocate of AHDI national and AHDI-West in particular and could probably blossom with this level of recognition.
Kathleen “Kat” King, AHDI-F
It is hard to briefly describe what this member has done because she has done, and continues to do, so much. She not only is a full-time student, but also finds the time to keep AHDI-West on its toes and rolling along. She was one of the original members that helped to form AHDI-West and bring it into being, helping to make a very successful regional component from 7 states who were struggling to stay alive. She has been integral in financial matters, advocacy, communications (creating and publishing our newsletter, CONNECTIONS) and maintaining the AHDI-West website. She is Director of Events, coordinating our conventions, symposia, and co-sponsoring webinars with other AHDI components. Kat is presently working on a degree in Healthcare Informatics in Oregon and advocates for our profession whenever possible. Because of her efforts in this area, she was recently asked to serve on the President’s Legislative Committee at her college, Rogue Community College. She just testified before the Oregon State Ways & Means Committee regarding proposed budget cuts to community colleges throughout the state of Oregon, and met with Senator Ron Wyden (Oregon) regarding the need to not cut vital Workforce Investment Act funds. Kat supports many other things behind the scenes that help make us so strong. She is truly worthy of this nomination. She is a pleasure to work with and is the picture I see in my head when I hear “get ‘er done,” because she does. She is always striving for perfection in everything she does, both personal and professional. Thanks for all you do, Kat.
Sandy Shumaker, CMT, AHDI-F
Sandy actively promotes credentialing and AHDI membership within her MTSO and in every venue she attends. She has been a MTIA member and has built strong relationships with others in the MTSO community. She has advocated for our profession in all 3 arenas, local, state and nationally. She even took a group of MTs from her business to their local congressional office for a visit. She has participated in component leadership and elected to the AHDI-West Board of Governors, serving as Director of Finance. Sandy also consistently reaches out to bridge conversations with vendors at MGMA and other potential allies. Overall, Sandy represents a member who is enthusiastic about her craft, excited about having her colleagues join in the experience, and a leader of change within the organization.
Hi everyone, Brenda Dorsett, CMT, here. When I opened my e-mail only a couple days before the voting closed on AHDI-West Member of the Year, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I scrolled down my e-mail, and there I was looking back at me. I scrolled down further to see that Kat and Sandy, two very deserving ladies were also nominated. I cast my vote. An overwhelming feeling of being proud came over me. I proceeded to tell my husband, my sisters, my mom, and then those closest to me in our industry about my nomination, some HIMS coworkers, those not so close to our industry like the neighbor down the street, the neighbor up the street, some friends on Facebook, anyone that would listen to me. I think you get the picture. Proud me.
I’d like to thank my first year of ACE mentor Karen Fox-Acosta for the nomination. Congratulations Kat King for becoming our 2011 AHDI-West Member of the Year and so deserving for all the work she does to promote, advocate, and give endless hours for betterment of not only AHDI-West but for our industry as a whole. Let it be known that I love the work I do as a practitioner of our trade and in turn giving back to others by facilitating RMT and CMT study groups. I am so very proud!
Thank you Sandy for facilitating the wonderful AHDI-West Symposium this past weekend at the City of Hope. The speakers were fantastic and their presentations superb.
With that said, I hope to see many of you at our next big event, ACE 2011 in Scottsdale. It will be here before we know it. Hey, did I happen to mention just how proud I am? Okay, only once or twice I’m sure.
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