Holley Santos, medical radiation technologist

In the world of x-rays, being able to position and set up a patient to get images quickly saves the person discomfort, additional trauma and stress. Holley Santos, medical radiation technologist, effectively manages most trauma cases quickly and efficiently while extending kindness and empathy. She communicates with her patients without judgement or discrimination. Holley interacts daily with people who are in vulnerable, painful positions. She manages difficult patients and exams with a steady mind and outstanding leadership.

Holley creates a family with her teammates. Doing this allows everyone to feel comfortable sharing concerns, mistakes and challenges. She pushes the team to continuously improve and be their best. She is quick to seek support from coworkers when she is struggling.

Students find a mentor rather than a teacher in Holley. She understands they need to learn, and she gives them the space and time to grow and try things on their own. She does not hover over students, nor does she allow them to proceed incorrectly. She offers professional suggestions about how to be successful and does not rush to step in and do it herself. She talks to students as valued colleagues. Holley makes sure students do not dwell on the negative and that they keep learning and growing.