Jefferson Honors Long-Time Employees
Faculty and staff look back at their decades with the University.
Among those recognized this year include (clockwise from top left) Dr. Gerald Grunwald, Dana Scott, Tod Corlett, Grace Machaqueiro, Susan Devine and Bridgette Kelly.
People make the place, and throughout Jefferson’s Bicentennial year, we interviewed long-time staff and faculty members from across the University on their decades here. Read their stories about what makes Jefferson special.
Tod Corlett, Witness to Industrial Design’s Growth
The most gratifying aspect of his job is helping students understand that there’s room in the world for new designs and products.
Jeffrey Taylor, Jefferson Guardian
“There are people here I’ve known for 30 years,” says the Jefferson Police lieutenant. “When they talk about a brotherhood, this is it.”
Dr. Robert Sataloff, Jefferson’s Music Man
The professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery conducts the Jefferson Choir, which he founded in 1970.
Dr. Suzanne Singletary, Leader in Preservation and Scholarship
As historic preservation program director, her unwavering commitment to academia, preservation and interdisciplinary research has left an indelible mark.
Dr. Gerald Grunwald, Beloved Teacher and Dean
Over his four decades, he has watched Jefferson transform into a University of regional renown and international stature.
Bridgette Kelly, Susan Devine and Grace Machaqueiro, Nourishers of the University Community
Between them, they have worked at Jefferson for over 85 years.
Dr. Vittorio Maio, The Passionate Population Health Scientist
The population health professor beams with pride about the impact of Jefferson’s health economics and outcomes research fellowship program, which recently celebrated 30 years.
Dana Scott, Academic Aficionado
This year, she became the first endowed faculty member at Jefferson’s East Falls campus.
Hannah Bar-Giora, Mentor to International Students
She retired this year after nearly a quarter-century at the University.
Janet Brady, Proud Alumna and Jefferson Supporter
For 43 years, she oversaw the Bruner Materials Characterization Lab, where students learn how to evaluate textiles, and industry clients problem solve and product test.
Lauren Baumbach, Interior Design Education Expert
She has shaped the minds of countless students and faculty and elevated the field.
Dr. Charlie Pohl, A Jefferson Legacy Forging His Own Path
“Empathy is the fabric at Jefferson,” he says. “We always say that Jefferson is a family. I found that here and stayed.”
Mike Leonard, Design, Engineering and Commerce Curriculum Designer
After an a-ha moment, he fell in love with the design process and industrial design.
Dr. David Jack, Long-Time Nursing Advocate
“As the profession grows, I will continue to advocate for the field and share my experience and knowledge to improve people’s health,” says the nursing professor.
