2025 Employee of the Year

November 7, 2025 — People and Internal Operations

On December 15 at noon in the BCC Chambers, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will recognize outstanding public service by announcing the recipients of the Sean McCrackine Above and Beyond Award and the No Wrong Door Customer Service Excellence Award, with the event webcast live on Miami-Dade TV. The link will be available approximately 15 minutes prior to the event's start.

Here is the list of employees nominated by their respective departments who will be recognized:

Sean McCrackine Above and Beyond Award Nominees

• Vivian Alfonso, Seaport Department
• Cassandra T. Arnold, Office of the Mayor
• Robert J. Fatora, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
• Ana M. Finol, Aviation Department
• Victor M. Jenkins, Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
• JoAnna Kelly, Communications, Information and Technology Department
• Michael Leiva, Animal Services Department
• Edgar Martin, Water and Sewer Department
• Quina H. Munson, Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
• Adriana S. Perez, Department of Cultural Affairs
• April P. Rogers, Housing and Community Development
• Noel A. Ruiz, Communications, Information and Technology Department
• Nikita D. Shannon, Economic Advocacy Trust
• Francisco Suarez, People and Internal Operations Department
• Antwane L. Thurston, Department of Solid Waste Management
• Daniel T. Wall, Office of Management and Budget
• Mary E. Zaney, Medical Examiner Department

No Wrong Door Customer Service Excellence Award Nominees:

• Ruben Arce Jr., Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
• Angelica M. Arias, Communications, Information and Technology Department
• Joseph Bolufe, Department of Solid Waste Management
• Grace M. Ferreira, Office of Management and Budget
• Tiffany J. Fields, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
• Christine M. Garcia, People and Internal Operations Department
• Frederick R. Lazo, Water and Sewer Department
• Cesar Ledesma, Aviation Department
• Jose M. Marticorena, Communications, Information and Technology Department
• Cheryl C. Mizell, Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust
• Taycha Santos, Housing and Community Development
• Christina M. Tassy, Department of Cultural Affairs
• Georgina Vargas, Animal Services Department
• Jeannette J. Vazquez, Office of the Mayor
• Geneva Wallen, Community Services Department
• Dionisia A. Whitfield, Seaport Department

Background on the Sean McCrackine Above and Beyond Award

Sean McCrackine served Miami-Dade County for almost 29 years in various roles. He entered the County in 1995 as a project assistant in DERM, where over seven years, he cultivated a deep respect for the environment.

As a policy aide for then Commissioner Katy Sorenson, and the legislative Director for then Commissioner Jean Monestime, he laid the groundwork for many initiatives in place today, including a Chief Resilience Officer; expanded solar and EV; protection of Biscayne Bay, trees, canals, and agriculture, and so much more.

His profound love of our environment and unwavering commitment to our community were on display each and every day. Sean took dozens of policy aides under his wing, growing the next generation of legislative leaders. He pushed environmental advocates, facilitating the type of progress only possible through meaningful partnership.

The award named in his honor seeks to recognize an exemplary employee who demonstrates the same strengths and commitment to public service and community.

Background on the No Wrong Door Customer Service Excellence Award

We embrace a "No Wrong Door" approach across all County departments and with key community partners to ensure that individuals are directed to the services that best meet their needs—regardless of their first point of contact. Whether someone connects with the County or a community partner, they experience a seamless, comprehensive, and compassionate delivery of government services.

This approach reflects our ongoing commitment to building a network of integrated services that empowers all members of the community. The employees recognized with this award contribute to that mission through their dedication, creativity, and hard work.