Dr. Amira Klip is writing a letter of recommendation for Silvia Montano de Jimenez for a position in an unnamed department. Dr. Klip worked with Ms. Montano for three years when Ms. Montano directed the PEW Foundation scholarships and fellowships programs. Dr. Klip found Ms. Montano to be knowledgeable, effective, personable, and one of the most able administrators. Dr. Klip highly recommends Ms. Montano for the position.

1. THE HOSPITAL FOR
SICK CHILDREN
October 3, 2008
Re: Silvia Montano de Jimenez, M.P.A.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to give my most enthusiastic appraisal of Silvia Montano de Jimenez,
M.PA., for the position in your department.
I have had the pleasure to see Ms. Montano in professional action in her capacity of
director of the PEW Foundation scholarships and fellowships programs. For three
years, Silvia was the lead person in liaising the process of rating applications by the
scientific rating committee, of which I am a member. Ms. Montano was always
knowledgeable, effective, and personable. Through numerous email and telephone
communications, and then through three conferences, I had the opportunity to get to
know her, her abilities and her personality. Ms. Montano is one of the most able
academic administrative members I have known, and I meet many in my institution. She
is extremely polished in her skills, very efficient and takes pride in her job. She
constantly seeks ways to improve her knowledge and abilities, and above all, she is
most respectful of all those she works with.
I sincerely hope you her Ms. Montano your utmost consideration. Please do not hesitate
to contact me as required,
Sincerely,
Amira Klip, Ph.D., F.R.S.C.
Senior Scientist, Cell Biology Program
Director, Research Training Center
The Hospital for Sick Children
Professor of Paediatrics, Biochemistry and Physiology,
The University of Toronto
Tel: 416-813-6392
Fax: 416-813-5028
555 University Ave  Toronto, Ontario  Canada M5G 1X8  www.sickkids.ca