Honoring the Memory of Catarina Castruccio-Prince

We were saddened to learn that our dear colleague, Catarina Castruccio-Prince, passed away on December 22, 2021. Catarina joined the Mullan Institute in early 2020 and quickly became a beloved member of our team. She is terribly missed by us all. 

Please join us in sharing your stories and memories.
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Catarina Heart Award

​One of the ways we are honoring Catarina's memory is through the creation of the Catarina Heart Award. This award honors a team member who goes above and beyond to make the Mullan Institute a welcoming, collegial environment. While specific work duties are a critical part of the functioning of the Institute, this award seeks to celebrate the activities and attitude outside of those day-to-day professional accomplishments. Catarina embodied a spirit of support and enthusiasm for her colleagues, and the recipient of this award continues that legacy in their interactions with their colleagues and the larger community.​

Awardees

• 2024 Awardees: Sharon White and Moira Secrest
• 2023 Awardees: Andrea Jenkins and Katie Webster
• 2022 Awardees: Randl Dent, Shadelle Yancey, and Margaret Ziemann