Inside Clemson

Employee Shout-Outs – September 15, 2025

Kara Medlin, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Department of Psychology

Kara is a dedicated team member who always goes above and beyond in serving our research participants with patience and kindness. She has a calm, reassuring, compassionate demeanor and is truly an inspiration to others.” – Kaileigh Byrne, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

Kelly Collins, Associate Vice President, Financial Operations

Kelly is an outstanding colleague who is always there to help pull information and data together and answer all of your questions (and sometimes I know that I have a lot of questions). Thoughtful, thorough, kind, and patient are words that immediately come to mind when I think of Kelly. She makes Clemson a better place, and I am grateful to work alongside and with such a fantastic person and teammate.” – Porscha Elton, Executive Director, Presidential Communications

Kelsey Loftus, Business Analyst III, The Graduate School

I want to give a big shout-out for the outstanding work and dedication shown by Kelsey Loftus. Her attention to detail and positive attitude truly make a difference. Since joining the Grad School, communication and training have exceeded expectations. It’s a pleasure to work with someone who brings such energy and excellence to everything she does. Thank you, Kelsey, for consistently being a lifesaver and an incredible support—your efforts are truly appreciated!” – Donna Jervis, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice

Ashley Vaughan, Graduate Student Services Coordinator, EOLD, College of Education

“Ashley provides outstanding support to graduate students, potential students, faculty and staff. She is quick to respond to issues, solution-oriented, and a wonderful collaborator.” – Anonymous

Christy Lester (Department of Chemistry), Callie Brooks (Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business)

“They each went above and beyond to help me finalize a solution for a classroom problem that would have impacted 120 students. They are appreciated!” – Carla Brewer, Registration Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences