March AFA Employee of the Month

March 2026 AFA Employee of the Month

Awarded to: Gregrette Simmons

Gregrette is an amazing leader! Her leadership style is rooted in fairness and active listening. She maintains an open-door policy that isn’t just a formality—she genuinely listens to our ideas and empowers us to take ownership of our roles. She balances high standards with a compassionate approach, ensuring the department operates with both efficiency and heart. She is a fierce advocate for the professional growth of her team. She mentors our team! Gregrette is about providing clear, constructive feedback, and she has helped me and my colleagues sharpen our advising skills and grow in our careers. Her work ethic is characterized by a high degree of professional trust. She empowers her team by giving us the autonomy to manage our caseloads, trusting our expertise and judgment. Gregrette manages through support rather than micromanagement, always being available for a second opinion without ever undermining our authority as advisors.

Congratulations Gregrette!