Staff Employee of the Month 2025
Full-Time
A project manager with the Office of Talent Strategy, who has been with Columbus State
for six years, was named the Staff Employee of the Month at last week’s First Wednesday.
Maria Santiago was nominated by Jeff Spain, senior director in the Office of Talent Strategy. “Santiago has been instrumental in helping hundreds of students complete their training within the MEP Technical Training Lab, demonstrating her ability to lead with compassion and inspire others to get involved. Recently, a Target facilities operation manager contacted us with gratitude for Marie’s work. As a result, Target Distribution felt confident sending their employees to Columbus State for professional development.”
Office Director Chaylee Liberator, her supervisor, said, “Santiago takes on a lot of manual processes where software and automation are lacking to create a seamless plan for training. She also develops deeper relationships with our manufacturers by providing clear, concise instructions and expectations.”
Part-Time
Nominate a Colleague
Staff employees can be nominated for Staff Employee of the Month for making a difference to Columbus State, going above and beyond expectations, excelling as a team player, or striving to bring out the Columbus State “spirit” in others. To nominate a colleague, click on the forms below.
STAFF EMPLOYEE NOMINATION FORM
Staff Employee of the Month Program Guidelines
Previous SEOM Award Winners
2024 Staff Employees of the Month
2023 Staff Employees of the Month
2022 Staff Employees of the Month
2021 Staff Empoyees of the Month
2020 Staff Empoyees of the Month
2019 Staff Employees of the Month
2018 Staff Employees of the Month