Becky McCarthy was named Employee of the 2nd Quarter for the MO HealthNet Division (MHD). In the words of Becky’s nominator, “I am pleased to nominate Becky McCarthy for Employee of the Quarter, as she consistently exemplifies the highest standard of excellence in every aspect of her work. With a rare combination of intelligence, dedication, and qualifications, she approaches every task with a level of professionalism and insight. Becky is not only incredibly hard-working but also demonstrates a genuine willingness to go the extra mile to ensure all her team’s goals are met. Beyond her expertise, she has fostered a positive and friendly work environment where collaboration thrives, and everyone feels welcome. Her dedication and exceptional leadership make her an invaluable asset to MHD, and she truly deserves the recognition of Employee of the Quarter. Becky is a prime example of someone who is diligent, proactive, and goes above and beyond the basic expectation of looking for ways to improve daily. If you know her, you know she is always ten steps ahead and has most likely already taken care of anything asked of her before you even have the opportunity to debrief. Her ‘type A’ personality makes work feel seamless as she is always prepared and reliable. She ensures that all her teams feel unwavering support from her and works as a sounding board for any issues that may arise. She is the first to praise and recognize strengths within her team members, help remove obstacles, promote professional development, and always offers opportunities for growth. She stays consistently busy as she manages over 50 staff members and oversees all audits that come in for MHD; however, she never misses the opportunity to greet everyone each day with a smile on her face. She balances accountability with empathy, which creates a culture of trust, productivity, and high morale.” Becky is truly a ‘best in class” employee! Congratulations, Becky, for being named Employee of the 2nd Quarter!