Team Manet gathered for our bi-annual staff meeting this month for learning, connection, and the celebration of our STAR and service award recipients. The Manet STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Award is an annual honor recognizing an individual or team who demonstrates exemplary performance and makes outstanding contributions to the Manet Community Health community. We are thrilled to recognize our Manet Medical Assistants as the STAR Award winners for 2026!
In addition, we proudly celebrated colleagues reaching 5, 10, 20, 25, 35, and 45 years of service, milestones that reflect the dedication, longevity, and deep commitment that make Manet a special place to work and serve our community.
North Quincy STARS with Lead Provider, Dr. Robert Shiner (top left to bottom right)
- Rosaura Guerrero, Medical Assistant I
- Juliana Etienne, Medical Assistant I
- Maria Teixeira, Medical Assistant II
- Rose Fleurigin, Medical Assistant I
- Veronica Correia, Medical Assistant II
- Sherley Despage, Medical Assistant I
- Xingci He, Medical Assistant III
- Robert Shiner, North Quincy Lead Provider
- Astazie Smith, Medical Assistant III
- Reyna Cruz, Medical Assistant I
- Heather Morgan, Lead MA
- Mark Beacher, Point of Care Coordinator
Not pictured
- Mei Yu, Medical Assistant I
- Maria Cabral, Medical Assistant I
Attleboro STARS with Lead Provider, Charlette Hines (left to right)
- Charlette Hines, Attleboro Lead Provider
- Kelly Ross, Medical Assistant III
- Niaira Campbell, Medical Assistant I
- Amelia Medeiros, Medical Assistant I
- Anautezia Caetano, Medical Assistant II
Taunton and Manet at Taunton Public Schools STARS with Lead Provider, Mary Cahill (left to right)
- Mary Cahill, Manet at Taunton Public Schools Lead Provider
- Layla Monteiro, Medical Assistant I
- Patience Chibueze Ejiofor, Medical Assistant I
- Ian Ohern, Medical Assistant I
- Christine Desousa, Medical Assistant I
- Katie Adams, Lead MA
- Andrea Vella, Point of Care Coordinator
Not pictured
- Karen Craffey, Medical Assistant I
- Maria Depina, Medical Assistant II
- Estephanie Pierre, Medical Assistant I
- Kelly Burke, Taunton Lead Provider
Hull STAR with Lead Provider, Dr. Nikita Fitzcharles (left to right)
- Nikita Fitcharles, Hull Lead Provider
- Felicity Boateng, Medical Assistant III
Not pictured
- Michele Avelar, Medical Assistant III
- Courtney Camelio, Medical Assistant II
- Kaitlyn Talluto, Medical Assistant I
Houghs Neck and Snug Harbor STARS with Lead Provider, Dr. Joshua Okallo (left to right)
- Karen Samson-Young, Medical Assistant II
- Emily Furst-Hartshorn, Medical Assistant I
- Kelly Power, Medical Assistant II
- Joshua Okallo, Manet Provider
5 Years of Dedicated Service (top left to bottom right)
- Nicholas Medeiros, Provider
- Briana McAuliffe, Referral and Medical Records Supervisor
- Michelle Duggan, Director of Development
- Shirley Fajardo, Director of Community Support Services
- Alysha Gamblin, Registered Nurse
- Carol Hamilton, Provider
- Zeina Haoui, Navigator
- Miryam Schlang, Lead RN Clinical Care Manager
- Judith Jimenez, Director of Grants and Financial Reporting
- Michael Ditocco, Clinical Data Analyst
Not pictured
- Lindsay Collins, Medical Records Assistant
- Jenna Krueger, Registered Nurse
- Nicole McCarey, Director of Operations
10 Years of Dedicated Service (left to right)
- Mark Beacher, Point of Care Coordinator
- Jeanne Hopkins, Vision Provider
- Barbara Blowers, Patient Services Representative
- Nikita Fitzcharles, Provider
- Sandra McGunigle, Chief of Staff/Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
- Lynn Pringle, Patient Services Representative
- Sheila Schilling, Registered Nurse
Hue Diep, 20 Years of Dedicated Service (left to right)
- Cynthia Sierra, CEO
- Hue Diep, Medical Secretary
- Anita Christie, President, Manet Board of Directors
- Kim Goren, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer
Jenny Ou, 25 years of Dedicated Service (left to right)
- Nicole Ennis, Director of Nursing and Clinical
- Jenny Ou, Registered Nurse
- Cynthia Sierra, CEO
- Kim Goren, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer
Ken Moore, 25 Years of Dedicated Service (left to right)
- Shirley Fajardo, Director of Community Support Services
- Ken Moore, Senior Patient Navigator
- Cynthia Sierra, CEO
- Kim Goren, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer
Dr. Lily Yung, 25 Years of Dedicated Service (left to right)
- Lily Yung, Chief Medical Officer and Provider
- Cynthia Sierra, CEO
Kathy Lombardo, Patient Services Representative, 35 Years of Dedicated Service
Pam Craig, Patient Services Representative, 45 Years of Dedicated Service