Dear UCSF Community,

I want to congratulate the 11 recipients of this year’s UCSF Founders Day Awards. Each award recipient has demonstrated dedication to the university’s mission in ways that will have a lasting impression on UCSF and the communities that we serve.  

Each year, these awards recognize our colleagues across UCSF for their work in public service, exceptional management, exceptional university service, and nursing.

I had the honor of celebrating these individuals last week, and I invite you to take a moment to watch the inspiring videos that tell their stories on UCSF.edu. 

Chancellor Award for Public Service 

• Joey Convento
• Belle Lao-Ngo
• Rebecca Sudore, MD
• Edison T. Uno Award: Michael (mike) Reid, MD, MA, MPH 

Chancellor Award for Exceptional University Management 

• Miriam Gonzalez-White, MBA
• Monica F. Mapa
• Jennifer Tuveson McElroy 

Chancellor Award for Exceptional University Service 

• Maria S. Jaochico, EdD
• Kim Jarboe LaPean
• Kate Shimshock, MSW  

Distinguished Nurse Award 

• Iris Kauf, BSN, RN 

Please join me in celebrating the awardees and their continued excellence and commitment to UCSF’s public mission – and for making a difference in the lives of many. 

Warm regards, 

Sam Hawgood, MBBS 
Chancellor 
Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor