Recognizing Laurie McKeever with Dragon P.R.I.D.E.
Proudly Recognizing the Impact of our Dragon Employees
Laurie McKeever was nominated for the Dragon Pride Award in recognition of her exceptional service and clear impact on the Dragon Community.
As the office administrator for both the Health & Human Performance Department (HHP) and the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership (SNHL), Laurie is often the first point of contact for many students, faculty, and community members, as she answers phone calls, assists students, coordinates vendor contracts, prepares semester schedules, takes departmental meeting minutes, and helps faculty navigate administrative processes.
Though supporting two busy academic units could be overwhelming, Laurie handles all her responsibilities with ease. She’s utterly reliable, highly organized, deeply caring, and always welcoming.
“Her role requires balancing the needs of multiple programs, faculty members, staff, students, and external partners, yet she consistently does so with remarkable patience, professionalism, and grace,” says Dawn Hammerschmidt. “She approaches every task with a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to help. No matter how busy the day may be, Laurie greets everyone with a smile and makes them feel valued and supported. Her work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt by everyone she serves.”