Alex Skaggs
The key to Skaggs work is having the opportunity to grow. He credits WashU for fostering a culture where growth is encouraged.
Alex Skaggs, senior administrator of department of operations at WashU Medicine’s Department of Developmental Biology, has been with WashU since 2023. Skaggs started his WashU career in Human Resources. Moving through various roles, he transitioned to his current role at WashU Medicine, where he manages and addresses potential roadblocks his department might face. He then […]
Floyd Boykin, Jr.
Fostering a sense of community and purpose is at the core of what Floyd Boykin does.
Teamwork, having a mental and physical support system and a culture that is both encouraging and supportive is what keeps Floyd Boykin Jr., a patient financial specialist in the Physicians Billing Service (PBS) for WashU Medicine, motivated in his role at WashU. Boykin, who started with WashU in 2006, manages correspondence and financial applications that […]
Jennifer Krupp
At the heart of Krupp’s work is helping students grow into confident professionals.
Jennifer Krupp, assistant director of career development at Washu’s Center for Career Engagement, coaches, students and alumni from WashU’s Olin Business School’s Specialized Master’s Program (SMP), guiding them as they navigate the transition from graduate school to meaningful careers. Krupp joined WashU in 2014 and stepped into her current role in 2018. “I’m motivated by […]
Tracee Wright
“The university values communication, professional development and teamwork, making it a great environment to learn and make a real impact.”
Tracee Wright is currently a special billing and collections coordinator for WashU Medicine’s Department of Medicine. She previously worked with the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology beginning in 2021, where she assisted patients and their families by scheduling appointments and helping ensure a smooth, supportive experience. Although Wright recently transitioned to a new position with […]
Brandie Davis, MHRM
“If I can reassure someone, share knowledge through training or simply make the process easier, it makes my job deeply rewarding.”
Brandie Davis, MHRM, an HR operations lead and leaves specialist, has proudly served WashU since 2015. In her role, Davis is motivated by the opportunity to lead her teammates and colleagues across WashU who may need a leave of absence. Her team supports all University populations and leave policies, partnering closely with the Benefits and […]
Tanya Sawyer
Sawyer enjoys that each day is different, never boring and appreciates she learns something new most days.
An integral part of WashU’s mission, Tanya Sawyer, a grants manager in the Office of Sponsored Research Services, started her career with WashU in 2005. As part of the central fiscal unit (CFU), she and her team work to support schools, departments, and other units across the university by assisting faculty and administrative staff in preparing […]
Cassandra Haddox, DO, FACEP
“Our mission is to provide prompt quality care to each person who comes to our Emergency Departments.”
Cassandra Haddox, DO, FACEP, regional medical director, stepped into her role as regional medical director at WashU in the spring of 2025. She oversaw the implementation and continues to refine WashU Medicine’s Emergency Department expansion at four key suburban locations: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Christian Hospital, Northwest HealthCare, and Progress West Hospital. Her leadership has […]
Nick Benassi
"Knowing that I play even a small part in this collective effort to improve the world motivates me every day."
When Nick Benassi started with WashU in 2005, he expected to stay only a few years. Now, thanks in part to professional growth opportunities throughout his career and former positions in Advancement and Admissions, Benassi, who is the senior associate dean of strategy, external relations and communications, and chief of staff at McKelvey School of […]
Matthew Berning
Berning believes in investing time to understand what makes each team member unique, including their passions and personal interests, all while he supports them in the clinic each day.
Since his promotion in 2023 to clinic manager for Sports Medicine Services in the Department of Orthopedics, Matt Berning has exemplified how building strong relationships can positively impact WashU’s missions. Berning believes in investing time to understand what makes each team member unique, including their passions and personal interests, all while he supports them in […]
Matt Gerst
"It doesn’t matter what you do from day to day at WashU, so long as you do it to the best of your ability, because everyone is contributing in their unique way to all of the amazing work performed at the university."
Matt Gerst, lead communications specialist, has been with WashU since 2018. In his role with WashU IT, Gerst leads communication campaigns with employees, mentors his peers and collaborates across teams to strengthen processes and procedures. Gerst works to ensure that faculty, staff, and students are kept informed with clear, consistent and timely information about service […]