Steph Dunx

Stephanie was a dedicated staff member and volunteer at 2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc. As a program specialist, Stephanie had the responsibility of supervising newly trained hotline volunteers and offering constructive feedback on the improvement of crisis counseling skills in addition to counseling callers in crisis on a variety of health and mental health topics, including suicide, depression, substance use, financial assistance, HIV/AIDS, breast and cervical cancer, sexual health, pregnancy, issues with Medicaid, and parenting concerns. I personally supervised Stephanie as she answered calls on the crisis helpline. Stephanie engaged callers in crisis and provided emotional support, deescalation, information and referrals to community members in need.

Stephanie did an excellent job as my teaching assistant and also as a student in my graduate course at The University of Memphis. She is extremely organized and dependable; I could always count on her to do more than what was asked. She completed tasks quicker and more thoroughly than was required, and did so with a great attitude.

Stephanie is an excellent student. She brings a love of learning that impacts the entire class. More importantly, she is an intelligent and diligent student who is willing to mesh her insights with what she is studying.

For as long as I've known her, Stephanie has always been one of the most intellectual, well-read, hard-working, responsible and dependable individuals in my life. I've observed her uphold these qualities throughout her career. Frequently she would receive praise for her performance by colleagues; they could always count on her to exceed expectations on projects.

One of her most attractive characteristics is her ability to approach any situation with optimism. Her overall positive aura has contributed to her skill as a cooperative team player: she's a great listener and loves to share and explore ideas in a group setting.

Stephanie encompasses every aspect of what it means to be a successful woman. She strives toward goals with an efficacy like no other. If I could have a thousand friends like Stephanie I would.