Bravo Awards 2025 Nominees – For Contributions in Caring For Children With Cancer And Blood Disorders
Will Parsons, Interim Director at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center, shared on LinkedIn:
”At Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center, we take time each quarter to recognize staff whose contributions go above and beyond in caring for children with cancer and blood disorders.
The Bravo Awards honor individuals across our campuses whose work—whether clinical, creative, or operational—has made a meaningful impact on patients, families and colleagues.
This quarter’s recipients (pictured L–R, top to bottom rows) are listed below:
• Artur Gonzales, RN, Nurse, Outpatient Infusion Center, Main Campus – Known for his calm problem-solving and community engagement, including helping a patient throw the first pitch at the 2025 Derricks and Diamonds Tournament.
• Joy Griggsby, LCSW (not pictured), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Main Campus – Led a data-driven initiative to expand mental health support for long-term survivors and earned certification to train junior social workers.
• Carol Herron, Periwinkle Arts in Medicine Coordinator, Main Campus – Uses art, music and writing to support emotional healing and creative expression for children undergoing long-term treatment.
• Michelle Nguyen, RN, Nurse, Histiocytosis Team, Main Campus – Coordinates care and emotional support for pediatric and adult patients, ensuring continuity and compassionate follow-up.
• David Ross, PharmD, Specialty Pharmacist, The Woodlands – Troubleshoots complex medication access issues with empathy and persistence, earning deep gratitude from families.
• Amy Valdez, MSN, RN, CPN, Assistant Clinical Director, West Campus – Strengthens ambulatory care through structured improvements, while leading with empathy, flexibility and a collaborative spirit.
• Jessica Wu, Cytogenetic Lab Tech II, Main Campus – Covers wet lab duties, ensures fast turnaround times, and trains fellows, students and new employees with precision and care.
Please join me in congratulating these outstanding colleagues for their dedication and impact.
Texas Children’s Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are joining forces to launch the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center in 2026.
Learn more.”
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