AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year 2007
Teresa Volpone
Pharm D, BC-ADM, CDE
and the Runner Up Catherine Robinson
 MEd, RD CDE

From AADE e-FYI
Diabetes Educator of the Year

This year's recipient, Teresa Volpone, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDE, is a clinical associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Washington, Seattle.

She is acknowledged as an outstanding contributor to diabetes care as an informed pharmacist, admired mentor, compassionate patient advocate, applauded team member and active steward of healthcare resources. She was recognized for her range and depth of knowledge, which allows her to serve as an invaluable resource to co-workers and patients alike.

Candidates of the award must be active members of AADE, certified diabetes educators for at least three years and demonstrate effective and innovative methods in his or her practice. This award is sponsored by Lifescan, Inc.

Also acknowledged for excellence were two other outstanding diabetes educators: Catherine Robinson, MEd, RD, CDE and Carol Homko, RN, PhD, CDE.