10 September 2024

Allison Edinger Recognized for Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Teamwork and Respect for All

2024 Q2 Wave the Flag Awardee

Geneva recognizes excellence in employees who go above and beyond the normal scope of their work while demonstrating Geneva’s core values and advancing military medicine. The Wave the Flag award is presented quarterly to an employee who exceeds expectations and exhibits Geneva’s core values: Innovation, Quality, Superior Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect for All.

Allison Edinger, Research Associate III at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA receives the 2024 Q2 Wave the Flag award. Allison has since been promoted to Program Manager. Allison was nominated by Dr. Jason Bingham for exhibiting Geneva’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Teamwork, and Respect for All.

“Allison has become the go-to leader on our research team,” said Dr. Bingham. “She has become a mentor to our general surgery residents during their research year. She is instrumental in their professional development and guides them in the scientific method. Additionally, she expertly navigates complex inter-department relationships, strengthening our reputation both within and outside our organization.” Dr. Bingham continues, “Ms. Edinger consistently demonstrates broad and deep knowledge of the research funding landscape and ongoing multidisciplinary research capabilities at Madigan to facilitate these collaborations which are furthered through her supportive, friendly, and generous demeanor. She has grown well beyond her defined role and has become an indispensable team leader. I rely upon her heavily and she consistently exceeds my expectations.”

A few of her fellow colleagues shared their thoughts on Allison.

 

• • “Her leadership, professionalism, creativity, and work ethic inspire all of our team members to continue to push our program further. She is truly a force multiplier and an invaluable colleague. I can not say enough goods things about Allison’s contribution to our program!”

  • “Ms. Edinger serves as vital institutional memory and essential facilitator for continuous research productivity in the Madigan General Surgery Research team.”

  • “She is very proactive in looking for funding opportunities for her team and constantly goes above and beyond.”

Congratulations Allison and the other Q2 nominees!

Jeff Bloch, Research Portfolio Manager, Corporate

Katarina Hosel, Research Assistant II, TAMC

Stephanie Rania, Clinical Research Coordinator II, TAMC