Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) students Lori Niles, MAPP '25, and Bonnie Rumbold, MAPP '25, were honored with awards during the PCOM Commencement Ceremony. Niles is this year's recipient of the Advocacy, Leadership and Service Award. Rumbold is the recipient of the Provost's Award.
Niles is recognized for exemplifying the qualities of leadership, advocacy and compassion that are part of being a strong support for those coping with behavioral health challenges. Her work as a behavioral health advocate for Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has helped promote fair and equitable mental health services and recovery for many individuals, especially the underserved. Niles also played an instrumental role in bringing PCOM's Happier You program to IBX clinicians and staff to help prevent burnout and enhance well-being.
Rumbold's award showcases her outstanding commitment to academic excellence, community health and the well-being of the MAPP cohort. She balanced the demands of being both a caregiver at home and a graduate student. By partnering with her local department of health she created meaningful change in her community. Rumbold consistently encouraged all MAPP cohort members to strive for excellence in service, collaboration and learning. She models this herself by going "above and beyond" in her academic, personal and community-related work, all while maintaining a great sense of humor and steadiness.
Congratulations, Lori and Bonnie!
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