Olga Joanow, director of faculty relations at USF Health, was honored as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 18th Community Hero of the year during the first period of the Dec. 23 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Joanow, a lawyer, was recognized for her inspiring volunteer advocacy work against child abuse. She received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, which she will donate to Champions for Children.