Department of Surgery Division Administrator, Alfonsina (Allie) Fraschilla, MBA, has received the Linda K. Lorimer Award for Distinguished Service. Now in its twelfth year, the peer-nominated award recognizes Yale staff who exemplify the university’s spirit of leadership, innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Thirty-five staff members received this honor at a ceremony hosted by President Maurie McInnis at the Schwarzman Center on Nov. 11.
Fraschilla was nominated by her division chiefs for her exceptional leadership and vision, which have led to measurable improvements in clinical productivity, financial management, and cultural engagement across the teams she supports.
As division administrator for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Thoracic Surgery, Fraschilla provides operational and financial oversight to a team of 75 faculty, researchers, and staff. She joined the department in 2016 as a clinical revenue analyst and transitioned to her current leadership role in 2020.
Her tenure has been defined by strategic growth, operational innovation and a steadfast commitment to collaboration and excellence—qualities that reflect the values at the heart of the Lorimer Award.