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  <title><![CDATA[Melanie Thomas - Campus Services Employee of the Month ]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Melanie Thomas, travel, immunization and allergy nurse from Stamps Health Services was selected as the campus services December employee of the month. Melanie has been with Georgia Tech as a nurse for seven years but came to Tech long before then. Thomas has a bachelor&rsquo;s of science in management from Georgia Tech. She was a first generation college student who after a full career as a revenue analyst for AT&amp;T/Southern Bell/Bell South decided to go back to school to become a nurse.</p>

<p>Stamps Health Services Director, Dr. Gregory Moore said, &ldquo;There are few employees who take such a personal and professional interest in our students. She is adored by her patients and goes the extra mile to make sure all students have everything they need.&nbsp; Thomas enjoys working with all students, especially those with different cultural or economic backgrounds. She volunteers with many Tech activities including: Sting Break, Earth Day and Klemis Kitchen. &nbsp;One of Thomas&rsquo; most notable Tech memories was volunteering as a field marshal during the &rsquo;96 Olympics. &ldquo;Many people have a phobia of immunizations. I try to volunteer in areas where students can see us in a nonthreatening environment, said Thomas.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Congratulations Melanie Thomas and thank you for your tremendous contribution to Georgia Tech!</p>
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