2024 Awardee: Allison Miller

Allison Miller���Sr Marketing & Communication Specialist, Research & Innovation Office���received the 2024 RIO Champion Award.泭
Allison was nominated by:
- Chris Yankee, Senior Director, Research Communications
- Karen Regan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Research & Innovation Office (and team)
- Jon Reuter, Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Integrity & Compliance (and team)
What the nominators泭said about Allison
Since being one of the early additions to the ���new-look��� Research & Innovation Office in September 2016���more than eight years ago���Allison has been one of RIO���s most consistent and significant contributors. Supporting work across RIO���s portfolio���from research administration and development to CUbit and AB Nexus���often from behind the scenes, Allison is a steady and tireless creator of excellent communications products and a conscientious and caring collaborator and teammate to everyone she works with. Allison is always willing to contribute her skills and perspectives, and always delivers truly exceptional results.
Allison is a treasured resource for ORI webpage management. She brings new perspectives, ideas and enhances our connection with campus researchers and staff.
Allison is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional who consistently transforms even the most mundane tasks into outstanding results. She is a steady and thoughtful partner, known for her warm collegiality and collaborative spirit, always ready to provide expert guidance and support. Her contributions ensure timely and high-quality outcomes, making her a cherished and invaluable colleague to RIO���s entire Research Development team!
Allison is a talented professional who excels at capturing even the smallest details and transforming them into outstanding results. She supports a hodgepodge of research development and postdoctoral initiatives, showcasing her diverse skill set. Thanks to her contributions, RIO and the subunits she supports are positioned for greater success.