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Katy, not only will the Center feel your absence, but I know the entire health system will as well. You've been such an amazing leader and colleague - you have taught us so much and have been such an inspirational role model in every position you've held at the Center. We were lucky to work with someone as thoughtful and positive as you. Best of luck!
- Lauren Hahn

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Katy - You are such an amazing example of leadership and such a wonderful friend. I will miss your genius, your calm, but most of all -- your irreverent and witty sense of humor. Since I started working with you as a talentless neonate in 2014, I've tried to absorb as much of your wisdom and skill as possible -- and it's been a joy to learn from you. Don't be a stranger.
-Christina

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Katy, thank you so much for your wisdom & guidance over the last few years. We've all grown because of your leadership, dedication, and drive. And gurl, you've got style... calm, clarion communication and leadership style, that is! You will be deeply missed and your legacy at CHCI and Penn Medicine will continue to shape the future for years to come. Best wishes in your exciting new chapter. - Elissa

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Best of luck with your new role. I'm sure you will be great at it! Thank you for your leadership and consistent dedication to giving the most constructive advice for projects. Also, for being a positive and friendly person to have around the office.
Best,
Christina Mancheno

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Katy, thank you for welcoming me warmly to the team! You made my transition to CHCI much better. I know you will do great with your new endeavor, I hope that we can remain in touch!
- Keyirah

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Katy, you will be missed.  I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors, not that you will need any luck going forward.
-Charles

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You're going to be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on at Penn Medicine, and especially at CHCI. I have learned so much from you and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you for so many years. Good luck on your next adventure! - Emily

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I just wanted to express my sadness with the news of your departure. Everything comes to an end I guess. But it is also a beginning. For you. For the Center. I do think it's super cool what you are moving into. That got me quite excited and I admire you for making that choice. Katy, I've always enjoyed your quirky humor, cheerful disposition, gentle voice, strong ideas, great insights, and your tiny ears. It was so nice to spend time with you in our Pod. Best of luck in your next adventure. You will be missed. Yes, even my me - your worst student ever... Best Wishes,
Mike

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Katy, it's been great working with you these last few years. You've done incredible work in Women's Health and with FirstCall. I was also lucky to have you as my manager. You've continually encouraged our professional development, and I don't think I'd have started my data science master's last year without your encouragement. I will miss your upbeat personality, creativity, and passion for our projects. Best of luck with everything. I know you will continue to do amazing work, and I look forward to hearing about how things are going.
- Chris

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Congratulations on your new role! Wishing you the best in your new position and hope to stay in touch.
- Haley

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Katy, not sure I can fully tell you how much you've shaped my experience of the center and what I know about innovation.  You have role modeled all that I know how to do, and of course before I knew you, you were paving a path for the rest of us to follow.  Thankful for your grit and vision that got us here.  I will remember the burger chats we had as super greasy and super comforting, grateful we could share and commiserate about the uncertainties about where all this would land us (and now how fun to see your story unfold!), but how we were grateful to have found such a meaningful place too. I'll remember the story about penguins and icebergs, and the moral that we're all penguins in crisis.  Happy for you.  See you again at Callahan's post pandemic, please!
Katherine

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Katy, I have learned SO much from you and could not be more grateful for all of your wisdom, trust, and encouragement. You are an innovator in the most rigorous and reliable way. Whether innovating your wardrobe to reflect zen neutrals (that required a quick pivot), innovating your hobbies to capture your new surroundings (that turtle is still my favorite), and innovating your responsibilities to rise to the challenge of a global pandemic (the entire city should be thankful for your work on OpenPass), I’m inspired by how you see life as a work in progress and a challenge that will never be solved but can certainly be improved. Philadelphia has been - and will continue to be - really fortunate to have you doing the work you do. Looking forward to another round at Friday Saturday Sunday! Warmly, Kelley

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Katy, I remember the early days of the innovation center, when we were actually called the Center for Innovation.  That was before the University made us give up our name.  It was easy to see your promise but we underestimated you nevertheless.
Things I will miss: Your pure effectiveness, pure reliability, pure inspiration, pure planning and anticipating the future.
Things I will not miss:  long emails.
Katy: we really would not be where we are without you.  When I look back on the programs that have defined us, that have made our patients better or served our own staff, you were behind so many of them.  They wouldn't have happened without you and the Center for Health Care Innovation in its current form would not have happened without you either.
We all want a recount.
David (Asch)

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Warmest congratulations to you, and best wishes for the future. Hope to keep in touch!
- Lauren Southwick

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I can't believe the time has come for you to move on. I can still remember when you first joined us at Penn Tower. We did not know exactly who we were or how we would make change in health care, but we knew that you were the type of person we need on our team. Somehow, every project you touch becomes a success (HSM, FirstCall, embedded innovation, PennOpenPass), and it is very clear that you are an important part of it. You have an incredible drive to make projects and our Center better, and you are always trying to figure out ways to sharpen your skills. I am so impressed that you are always learning new skills, whether it is software applications or methodologies. You have a gentle but incisive way of getting at the root of problems or issues, and I also appreciate your sense of humor and patience. We are definitely going to miss you, but your imprint on this team will be felt for years to come. Clearly, solving health care at Penn Medicine is too small a problem for you, so you are moving on to tackling poverty in Philadelphia and beyond. Thank you for all that you have done and definitely stay in touch! -Shivan

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It's been a wonderful 4+ years working side-by-side in CHCI management. I have learned so much from you and also watched you continue to learn and grow as good leaders do! Best of luck to you in your new position. They are lucky to have you!
All the best,
Christianne

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Katy, I know we haven't worked on a lot of the same projects and are not in daily constant communication but you have made an impact on my time at CHCI thus far. When we received the email, it was bittersweet, sad to see you go, but also excited knowing that you will be absolutely incredible in your new role! Thank you for your contagious energy and dedication - in the times we spent together in person to the virtual meetings, I always looked forward to hearing what you had to say/learning from you. Thank you! - Koty

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Forget favored colleague - you're easily one of my favorite humans. Your humor can brighten up any situation and your thoughtful approach, determination, and grit are inspiring. I have learned so much from you over the past six years and we've managed to have some good laughs along the way as well. You will be so incredibly missed at CHCI - but the structures and cultural standards you put in place will keep our work moving forward. I'm glad you're staying in Philly and dedicating your time to such important work. Looking forward to a day when we can meet for happy hour and catch up. MISS YOU ALREADY. Deirdre

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Not many recall the Blockley Hall days but I remember them. I was sharing the same physical space but I always wanted to be one of the cool kids who would hang out with the Innovation Center staff. I have so many fond memories of the Center's early beginnings and how scrappy it was at being creative, organized, thoughtful leaders. It was never about the Center though. It was always about the people that made it so special. Thank you for all your creative energy to make it such a special place and I think you've definitely left an indelible mark on those who have come after those Blockley Hall times. I could recount all the amazing ways you've impacted my life (PMOD, PennOpen Pass) but I think others wouldn't have space to write their own messages. I can't wait to see what you do next and I know you are doing this because you never want to receive an email from me again. But, you would be wrong. I look forward to staying in touch. Their are so many good fights to be had. I'm glad you are working on poverty as the next challenge. I appreciate your ability to choose "small" problems (insert sarcastic smile). Krisda

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You were the first person I met at CHCI back in 2013 and made me want to join the team the following year. It's been a consistently excellent experience working with you since then. -Damien

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Katy I'm excited for you and all that lies ahead - your new adventure in solving another big, sticky problem facing our city and our country. Congrats on your new gig! Wishing you the best in all you take on :) Cathy

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Katy, your energy and enthusiasm are contagious! Thank you for welcoming me to the center and for your smiles and chats in the halls of CHCI. Congratulations on your new position and I can't wait to hear of about all of the wonderful things you will accomplish! Caitlin

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Katy, you were my first introduction to the Center. After our first interaction together, I remember feeling so excited about my future here. That particular interaction and many more we have had during our Pod hangs have been so enjoyable because of your energy, humor, and thoughtful insights. I am excited for your new adventures with the Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund. You are an inspiration to me! Thank you for everything. - Avanti

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Katy, from the early days of the Center, you've helped shape us into what we are today and provided the foundation for our future.  You've led successful projects, been a trailblazer from being the first embedded innovation leader to leading our first University wide project in PennOpen Pass and simply made us better in so many ways.  And it's been fun all along the way, even when wrestling with the tough challenges.  If we ever have an Innovation Center Hall of Fame, where we celebrate the people that made a lasting difference for patients and Penn, you'll be on the wall!  Thanks for making us all better and for continuing to focus on big problems where solutions make the world a better place! Roy

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Katy, you have served as such an incredible collaborator, mentor, and friend. Not only have you helped me think about project strategy or navigate stakeholders in projects, you also helped build the culture of the center that has made it so much fun to work here. I think I'll always remember you most for dipped. Not only did you and Matt found that, but you had some serious competition chops. I mean, coming in on a weekend in secret to construct a haunted house around your dip? That's an epic legend that will live on :) Best of luck in your new endeavors - the poverty action fund is lucky to have you! - Dave