Teresa Acosta Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for April

The Dean’s Office is pleased to announce that Teresa Acosta, has been named Distinguished Staff of the Month for April.

Acosta serves as the assistant program manager for the BUMC Faculty Development & Diversity Office and assistant director of training & education for the BU American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Scholars Program. She joined the BU community in August 2022.

Her nominators say, “Teresa meticulously develops and manages initiatives such as targeted mentorship programs, specialized workshops, and networking events for diverse needs of students.

“She always has a wealth of information and if she doesn’t know the answer, she finds the answer and gets back to you quickly.

“Teresa is the backbone of the Evans Student Scholars program. The program would not be what is without her dedication and tenacity. The Evans Student Scholars love her!

Congratulations!