{"id":236207,"date":"2025-10-02T11:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=236207"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:40:40","slug":"uconn-health-named-one-of-forbes-americas-best-in-state-employers-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2025\/10\/uconn-health-named-one-of-forbes-americas-best-in-state-employers-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UConn Health Named One of Forbes America\u2019s Best-In-State Employers 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Forbes released its annual America\u2019s Best-In-State Employers list,<\/a> for the third consecutive year, UConn Health<\/a> earned a spot among the Top 20 employers in Connecticut, a recognition that reflects what so many who work here already know: this is a special place to build a career.<\/p>\n

\"Award<\/p>\n

The list, created in partnership with Statista, is based on more than two million evaluations from employees across the country. For UConn Health, the recognition is both an honor and a testament to the strength of its people.<\/p>\n

Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO, said the award is about more than a ranking.\u00a0 \u201cWe are honored to be recognized among the best employers in the state. This reflects the heart of UConn Health our extraordinary employees. Every day, they bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to our patients, students, and research. We are committed to creating a workplace where they feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUConn Health is a place where people can grow. Whether someone is just starting their career or has been here for decades, they are part of a culture that values collaboration, respect, and opportunity. That\u2019s what makes our workplace truly exceptional,\u201d added Lakeesha Brown, vice president of Human Resources, UConn and UConn Health.<\/p>\n

\"Joseph
Joseph Dempsey is a research assistant in the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health. September 25, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That spirit of opportunity is what drew in Joe Dempsey, research assistant 2, and what has kept him here. Hired just over three years ago as a special payroll employee moving boxes, Dempsey never expected his path would lead him to a career in cancer research. Today, he works full time in Dr. Pramod Srivastava\u2019s immunology lab in the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, publishing in top medical journals and contributing to cutting-edge discoveries.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had no idea about research when I first came here,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I was encouraged to learn, to sit in on classes and journal clubs, and to grow. Now I\u2019m doing research full time. The sky is the limit here and it\u2019s because of the people who believe in your potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dempsey credits mentors like Dr. Srivastava and career scientists in the lab for helping him find his footing. He also points to UConn Health\u2019s culture of investment in employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not just about the work it\u2019s about the way people want to see you succeed,\u201d he explained. \u201cI started with no research experience. \u201cNow, I see myself here for the long term, and I try to extend to others the generosity I experienced from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Mirsa
Mirsa Claudio is the administrative program assistant for the Blood & Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Program in the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health. September 25, 2025 (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Mirsa Claudio, who supports UConn Health\u2019s Bone Marrow Transplant and Malignant Hematology programs in the Cancer Center, it\u2019s the culture of teamwork that makes her proud to come in each day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I love most is the way we help each other,\u201d Claudio said. \u201cIf I get stuck, someone\u2019s always ready to jump in. We respect each other, we collaborate, and we make it work. It makes the day go by so quickly, and it doesn\u2019t feel like the typical workplace, it feels like a family.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also values how her role gives her the chance to support patients in meaningful ways, even behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery detail matters when you\u2019re part of a transplant team. I know that what I do helps our patients have a smoother experience,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s a privilege and it motivates me every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stories like Joe\u2019s and Mirsa\u2019s echo across the campus: employees finding opportunities, and connection in their work. It\u2019s what sets UConn Health apart and why Forbes recognized it among the best employers in Connecticut.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, the award isn\u2019t just about UConn Health as an institution. It\u2019s about the people who make it what it is.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen our employees thrive, UConn Health thrives and so do the communities we serve,\u201d says Agwunobi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

UConn Health has been named one of Forbes\u2019 America\u2019s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, earning a Top 20 spot in Connecticut thanks to its culture of collaboration, opportunity, and the extraordinary people who make it a special place to build a career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":236210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","wds_primary_category":0,"wds_primary_series":0,"wds_primary_attribution":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2429,2230,2388,2166,1868,179],"tags":[],"magazine-issues":[],"coauthors":[2209],"class_list":["post-236207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-awards-scholarships","category-cancer","category-healthcare-workforce","category-sdm","category-meds","category-uconn-health"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-04 14:53:53","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/139"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236207"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":236216,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236207\/revisions\/236216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media\/236210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=236207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=236207"},{"taxonomy":"magazine-issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/magazine-issues?post=236207"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=236207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}