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Our Values
Our Values
At Midwest Transplant Network, our core values are REAL – Respect, Excellence, Accountability and Leadership. As a team, we live these values everyday, fostering a work environment we are all proud to celebrate. We also believe in recognizing our employees for embracing and exemplifying our values with our REAL awards. REAL winners, like the ones shown below, are nominated by their peers for outstanding performance in the REAL categories.
Respect
Our team members have built a strong foundation of support and compassion. We foster a sensitive and accepting environment that promotes honest communication, active listening and a deep sense of trust. By embracing our differences and sharing our strengths, we promote individual empowerment and team rapport.
“Kim Martin is a remarkable individual who deserves recognition in multiple categories. She is the warm and friendly face of MTN, welcoming visitors at the front desk with her contagious good mood, humor and kind words. Her role extends beyond just being an ambassador for MTN’s visitors; she ensures that daily operations run smoothly, from guiding visitors to their desired locations to ensuring staff are well-fed. Kim also represents MTN in the wider community by forging positive relationships through walks and community outreach. With her excellent communication skills, she is adept at cultivating relationships while exhibiting compassion and maintaining a positive attitude.”
Excellence
We attain a high rate of achievement and success for our organization by meeting and exceeding proactive goals that we set together, centered on the overall mission and vision of Midwest Transplant Network. Our employees elevate and challenge each other, setting a positive tone as we strive for the highest standards. Collaboration is key to continuous growth and finding workable solutions that benefit our teams and partners.
“Jeff Roldan’s IT knowledge is impressive; he can answer any question off the top of his head. He’s a valuable resource for handling vendor meetings and resolving networking issues, which ensured our imaging equipment was ready for use on opening day. Jeff plans weekend downtimes to minimize the impact on staff and updates, secures and backs up our IT and telecommunication systems. He’s personable, open and enjoys sharing stories, recipes and jokes.”
Excellence
We attain a high rate of achievement and success for our organization by meeting and exceeding proactive goals that we set together, centered on the overall mission and vision of Midwest Transplant Network. Our employees elevate and challenge each other, setting a positive tone as we strive for the highest standards. Collaboration is key to continuous growth and finding workable solutions that benefit our teams and partners.
“Jeff Roldan’s IT knowledge is impressive; he can answer any question off the top of his head. He’s a valuable resource for handling vendor meetings and resolving networking issues, which ensured our imaging equipment was ready for use on opening day. Jeff plans weekend downtimes to minimize the impact on staff and updates, secures and backs up our IT and telecommunication systems. He’s personable, open and enjoys sharing stories, recipes and jokes.”
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, always interacting with honesty and transparency. As we are answerable for our actions and those of our teams, we honor our commitments to each other and our professional partners. We take ownership of the organization’s mission with personal responsibility, integrity and resourcefulness.
“Alisha Palermo is proactive in her outreach to the OP echo group, offering to help in various ways, including assisting with echocardiograms, education and stepping in whenever needed. Her extensive prior experience as a registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer is highly valuable to the team. Alisha makes herself available without hesitation, and her continued willingness to help is greatly appreciated, particularly to a group of novice sonographers who benefit greatly from her experience and expertise.”
Leadership
Our leaders offer meaningful feedback and support to mentor and encourage their teammates. We cultivate relationships and strengthen teams with effective, professional communication, and by providing the tools and resources to help others reach their highest potential. Leadership sets the example for the entire team with their dedicated work ethic and their respectful personal interactions.
“Emily Freund is an exceptional leader in the OPC department, with a strong commitment to the MTN mission. She is a skilled preceptor, mentor and advocate for new hires and all staff. Her expertise in donor care is invaluable, and she consistently promotes a team mentality focused on the donor and donor family. Emily is always approachable and respectful, even in challenging situations. She is proactive in educating and promoting growth within the department and has taken on multiple committee positions, including the DEIB committee, where she is passionate about promoting respect and inclusivity. Emily is an exemplary leader who leads by example throughout the organization and MTN community.”
Leadership
Our leaders offer meaningful feedback and support to mentor and encourage their teammates. We cultivate relationships and strengthen teams with effective, professional communication, and by providing the tools and resources to help others reach their highest potential. Leadership sets the example for the entire team with their dedicated work ethic and their respectful personal interactions.
“Emily Freund is an exceptional leader in the OPC department, with a strong commitment to the MTN mission. She is a skilled preceptor, mentor and advocate for new hires and all staff. Her expertise in donor care is invaluable, and she consistently promotes a team mentality focused on the donor and donor family. Emily is always approachable and respectful, even in challenging situations. She is proactive in educating and promoting growth within the department and has taken on multiple committee positions, including the DEIB committee, where she is passionate about promoting respect and inclusivity. Emily is an exemplary leader who leads by example throughout the organization and MTN community.”