Lucia Harrop, outstanding administrative leadership

Administrative service: Lucia is a senior administrative associate and the CIRES administration liaison at David Skaggs Research Center, serving over 400 CIRES employees and affiliates in various federal labs or centers. She has played a pivotal role in fostering seamless collaboration between CIRES and NOAA, ensuring that employees receive unparalleled support and guidance throughout their tenure. Lucia strives to ensure that employees feel welcome, included, and valued at the organization. Lucia pioneered an exceptional onboarding process for CIRES employees at the NOAA campus, facilitating a seamless transition for new hires and leaving a lasting positive impression on the organization. Her other accomplishments are many: developing training programs, the monthly newsletter Administrative News, and supporting the CIRES Members’ Council.