Beyond The Badge

Stories of Excellence

Every day, Mount Sinai employees go above and beyond for their patients, colleagues, and each other. Our Beyond the Badge initiative is where we celebrate them. This page highlights their stories, spotlighting the compassion, dedication, and excellence that our colleagues bring to work each day across the health system. Explore their stories below and see what it truly means to live our mission, vision, and values every day.

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Fabian Ibanez Caceres

Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center

At Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center, Fabian Ibanez Caceres demonstrates how leadership can emerge at every level. Through his work on the Staff Engagement Committee and his role in organizing the center's first Community Fair, Fabian has helped foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and community.

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Emily Fleischman, RN

Mount Sinai West

For Emily Fleischman, RN, at Mount Sinai West, nursing is about human connection. Recently recognized by a patient's family for her compassion during their mother's final days, she also helps lead a unit council focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.