Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) proudly awarded the recipients of the 2025 Employee Campus and Community Partnership Awards last week. Presented by the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships, the annual award honors one faculty and one staff member from each of PCOM's three campuses who exemplify the College's values through open communication, collaboration and efforts that create a welcoming community and lasting positive impact.
Farzaneh Daghigh, PhD, was recognized for her advocacy for wellness and her commitment to helping patients, students and staff embrace healthier lifestyles. Through her research, outreach and cooking demonstrations at PCOM's healthcare centers, she promotes nutrition education and community engagement. Additional nominees recognized for their work include Richard Gonzalez, PhD.
Amanda Mills was honored for her dedication to creating a supportive and compassionate environment for students and colleagues. She volunteers regularly at College events, assists students in crisis through her Mental Health First Aid certification, and with participation in programs such as A Happier You and the Cultivating Community certificate. Additional nominees recognized for their work include Bruce Fairfield, Tiffany Floyd, Amaar Farooq and Channel Miles.
Brian Mann, EdD, MS, PA-C, was honored for advancing collaboration and innovation in simulation-based learning. His leadership has expanded access to training, standardized best practices and forged partnerships that extend PCOM's community impact.
JoAnn Willette was recognized for her leadership in simulation and standardized patient programs across PCOM Georgia and South Georgia. Through mentorship and community partnerships, she fosters high-quality learning experiences and strengthens inter-campus collaboration. Additional nominees recognized for their work include Tricia Reed, Matthew O'Brien, Amy Lucas and Pat McCormack.
Jennifer Shaw, PhD, chair of Biomedical Sciences, was honored for her inclusive leadership and mentorship. She developed a structured promotion and tenure process now used across PCOM, strengthened research through external collaborations, and supported colleagues through times of crisis.
Vickie Grant was recognized for her professionalism, positivity and teamwork, ensuring smooth campus operations while building connections and uplifting others across departments.
The Employee Campus and Community Partnership Award reflects PCOM's mission to educate with integrity, compassion and respect – advancing the goals of the College's to transform health professions education by integrating human connection with innovation and research.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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Email: allywe@pcom.edu
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