Lynn Jacobs

Lynne Jacobs is an Administrative Associate with the Health Sciences Digital Library & Learning Center. She provides administrative support to the library staff and oversees the day-to-day operation. She recalls that when she began at UT Southwestern in 1990, the library still had a card catalog system to locate books and journals. Two years ago the print collection was moved off-site, allowing the library to become a fully digital learning center. “The library is a fantastic place to work, with fantastic people,” she says. “I enjoy the diversity of the UT Southwestern community, and seeing the new faces of medical students each year.” Her hobbies include Middle Eastern dance, photography, and thread art and beading. She recently was surprised that a photo she posted of her dog on Flickr generate more than 34,000 views. She and her husband, Harold, have a 20-year-old son who is a sophomore at UT Austin.

Anne-Marie January

If you’re looking for an employee willing to go the extra mile, look no further than Anne-Marie January, a Senior Project Coordinator in the Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development. Ms. January once loaned the outfit she was wearing to her boss so she could attend a meeting. “Good thing we wear the same size,” Ms. January says. Her career at UT Southwestern is fulfilling because “I feel the goal and vision contribute to making the world a better place.” Ms. January says her co-workers would describe her as “vivacious, positive, and animated.” She says people would be most surprised to know that French is her first language. Ms. January enjoys football and “making a difference in someone’s life on a cloudy day.” Her son, Brandon, is a graduate of Kenyon College.

Brenda Johnson

Brenda Johnson has a heartfelt reason for remaining at UT Southwestern as a Physical Therapy Technician. “I love helping people,” she says. In fact, Ms. Johnson says she would like to be known as the employee “that all the therapists fight over to help treat their patients.” She says her most rewarding memory at the Medical Center is “working with co-workers that feel like family.” Now serving at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Ms. Johnson says her long-term goals are “to continue to take on leadership roles in the Department.” Away from work, Ms. Johnson enjoys playing cards with family and friends. She says her co-workers would describe her as “fun or crazy” but adds they would be surprised to know “I’m very shy.”

Carroll Jones

A Housekeeping Attendant with Environmental Services, Carroll Jones helps to ensure that all surgical and biomedical areas in William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital exceed standards. “UT Southwestern is a good environment,” she says. “I like the job I do and I like working here.” Ms. Jones says co-workers would describe her as “Very nice and friendly. I am a caring and loving person who is always happy.” A spiritual person, Ms. Jones likes to read, shop, and travel. Bowling and playing pool are among the sport activities that she enjoys. Her family includes her mother, a brother, and four sisters.

Harriett King

Harriett King is a Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern, where she currently serves as HUC chairperson. Her job includes answering the phone and taking patient calls. She began her career at the Medical Center in 1990 as a Patient Care Technician. In 2000, she received the Employee of the Year Award, but recalls “I almost didn’t attend because I was sick. It was all a secret.” Within her area at Zale Lipshy University Hospital, Ms. King is known as the “go-to person.” She hopes to eventually become an educator for HUCs and, in doing so, enhance their roles in health care. When she’s not at work, Ms. King enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She has a daughter, Tristan, who also works at UT Southwestern.

Martha Kingman Liberty

Martha Kingman Liberty is a Registered Nurse Practitioner for the Heart and Lung Center, where she works in the outpatient pulmonary hypertension clinic. She began her career at UT Southwestern as a Nurse in Emergency Department, later becoming Manager and eventually, Director. As Director, Ms. Liberty was instrumental in the opening of the new Emergency Department in 1998. Now at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, she enjoys being part of “the outstanding pulmonary hypertension staff.” Ms. Liberty completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), during which she published the “National Guideline for Patient Safety With Pulmonary Hypertension Medications.” Before she retires she hopes to rise in the ranks at the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. In her free time she enjoys gardening, sailing, and experiencing new cultures. She and her husband, Todd, have two daughters, both of whom are engineers.

Jordan Lin

Jordan Lin works in the Medical Service Research and Development Plan at UT Southwestern, where he is a Senior Financial Analyst. He performs financial reporting for 24 clinical departments and management reporting for top management. He began his career at the Medical Center in 1990 as a Senior Accountant in Auxiliary Enterprises. Mr. Lin’s best campus memory? “My son, Chris, took his first steps at UT Southwestern’s South Campus 25 years ago.” He is known in his department as “a problem solver.” Outside the office he is involved with his Plano church, which has a congregation of 800 people. Mr. Lin counts playing basketball as one of his hobbies. He and his wife, Yvonne, have two children. Daughter Karen is studying at UT School of Medicine at San Antonio.

Cassie Livingston

Cassie Livingston credits her challenging position as Study Coordinator at the Nephrology Research Clinic for keeping her at UT Southwestern since Jan. 1, 1991. “There’s a lot to learn in medicine,” she says. Ms. Livingston’s responsibilities include completing all study documentation forms, electronic data entries, and recruit and consent participant forms in addition to conducting various study procedures. Ms. Livingston, who started her career at the Medical Center in the General Internal Medicine Clinic, says her co-workers see her as someone “caring, spiritual, and humble” and would like to be known as a team player who “loves life and people.” She has one son, Brandon. When she’s not in the office, Ms. Livingston enjoys fishing, volleyball, basketball, singing, and Zumba classes.

Herman May

Herman May is a Research Scientist in Internal Medicine’s Division of Cardiology. In his work, Mr. May performs surgeries and experiments related to studying the molecular basis of cardiovascular disease. He says his career is fulfilling “because it allows me to pursue scientific research in different disciplines.” Among his many memorable experiences was the opportunity to meet Dr. Stephen Hawking following a lecture given by the University of Cambridge theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. Mr. May hopes to continue his contributions to learning new insights into the inner workings of the human body. To his credit, Mr. May has commuted to his job by bike for the past 20 years. In 1996, he was honored by the North Texas Clean Air Coalition for bicycle commuting. Outside the office, Mr. May enjoys camping, hiking, and exploring areas “furthest from civilization.”

Tim McKinney

A Corporal with the University Police, Tim McKinney serves as a training coordinator and firearms instructor for the force. He wants to be known as “a good officer, one who’s friendly, and always willing to help people.” Corp. McKinney says that UT Southwestern provides “a great place to work.” Currently engaged, he says his free time is filled with activities like scuba diving, raising horses, motorcycle riding, and taking part in competitive shooting.

Verlethea Lynn Parker

As the person who helps prepare and deliver meals, Verlethea “Lynn” Parker may be one of the favorite employees of patients at UT Southwestern’s Zale Lipshy University Hospital. Ms. Parker, who works in Nutrition Services, says the most rewarding part of her job is “patients’ comeback – they remember me by my name.” She says co-workers would describe her as dedicated because “no matter what is going on I make my patient feel special and show them that I care.” Ms. Parker says she would like to retire at UT Southwestern, and would like to be remembered as the employee who “shows compassion because I enjoy helping others.” Ms. Parker and Charles, her husband of 31 years, enjoy skating with their two children and two grandchildren.

Jan Pults

Earlier in her career, Jan Pults ran a three-person team of designers that piled up more than 40 awards in one year for their work on catalogs, brochures, and other printed materials for offices at UT Southwestern. That design team’s work reaped plaques, certificates, and statuettes for what was then the Office of News and Publications. Twenty-five years after she came to the Medical Center as a Mechanical Artist, Ms. Pults is still designing publications. A Senior Graphic Designer in Radiology, she currently is working on an illustrated history of the Department. “I think people would describe me as being creative,” she says. “I also hope they consider me a person who fairly resolves differences and works hard to build bridges.” Ms. Pults has four grown daughters and a 6-year-old grandson, and she’s a devoted Dallas Mavericks fan.

Darlene Reynolds

Darlene Reynolds is the Administrative Manager in the Department of Biophysics. She describes her role at UT Southwestern as, “running the business, so the scientists can do their research.” She got her start at the Medical Center doing administrative duties in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Ms. Reynolds says she had continued to enjoy her work because she “likes being part of something that is changing our world … and contributing to the advancement of science.” One of her most rewarding jobs was serving on the inaugural Employee Advisory Council. With her goal-oriented mindset, she’d like to be remembered as the employee who “kept the ship afloat. We need to get things done.” Ms. Reynolds says the UT Southwestern environment is invigorating – “great people, at every level of interaction.” Outside of work, she relishes spending time with family and friends.

Gloria Roberson

A Document Control Clerk, Gloria Roberson has kept things organized and on track within the Medical Services, Research and Development Plan since 1990. Each workday, she begins to handle the flow of material at 6 a.m. so that information keeps moving to the next level.

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Cindy Robinson

Cindy Robinson, Senior Administrative Associate in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, has a long list of accomplishments in her time at UT Southwestern. Perhaps none top being elected to the inaugural Employee Advisory Council, which she says “was an honor and privilege.” Her face and a quote appear when Systems and Applications on the ACE website is accessed. “I’m also quoted in ‘DNA of a Top Workplace,’ ” she says. Ms. Robinson, who serves as a faculty coordinator, says her co-workers would describe her as “knowledgeable” and she hopes to use her experience to “mentor others and continue to improve processes and efficiency.” At home, Ms. Robinson enjoys gardening, canning, and converting to an organic, green lifestyle. But her outgoing side is apparent as well – “I won a dance contest on Greenville while celebrating my 40th birthday.” She and her husband, Jeff, have five children and seven grandchildren.

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Rosetta Scott

A Senior Provider Enrollment Specialist in Contract Administration, Rosetta Scott gets all providers – full-time, part-time, and volunteers – into the Medical Science Research Development Plan within Business Operations. “I love my work, communicating with various agencies and the customer service representatives,” she says. “And I have excellent co-workers.” Her professional business traits include being reliable, detail-oriented, dependable, and a team player. “I want to be known as willing to go above and beyond in getting the job done.” Married for 40 years, Ms. Scott enjoys a family that includes a daughter, two sons, and three grandchildren. In her free time, her activities include working at her church, watching old western movies, traveling, and listening to “Oldies” music.

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Judy Shaw

Senior Research Associate Judy Shaw, who works as Chief Psychometrist in Psychiatry, happily puts herself in a very select group. “I am one of the fortunate few who has found a job that utilizes my skillset and fits my personality,” she says. “The co-workers and students I’ve known through the years have enriched my life. I am truly blessed!” She hopes colleagues see her as “an encourager” and says receiving the Diana and Richard C. Strauss Excellence Award in 2013 is her most rewarding moment at UT Southwestern. Her long-term goals are to “continue to hone my skills, especially as our field moves to more computerized testing.” Ms. Shaw is a charter member of the National Association of Psychometrists, where she has served as a board member and treasurer. She and her husband have an adult son.

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Camille Sheldon

As a Registered Nurse Clinical Educator in University Hospital Administration, Camille Sheldon plans, assesses, implements, and evaluates educational programs for front-line staff to improve and enhance patient care. Her first job at UT Southwestern was serving as a Staff Nurse. Ms. Sheldon says she enjoys her work because there is always something to learn and she likes the collaboration with different disciplines: “Together, we do good work.” She recalls one example of this, when the power and backup power went out at the Zale Lipshy University Hospital and “we pulled together to keep patients safe.” Ms. Sheldon also enjoys teaching and mentoring young nurses. Away from work she loves cooking and gardening. She has been married to her husband, Jim, for 30 years and they have one son, Evan.

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Rhonda E. Smith

A Senior Business Analyst for Information Resources, Rhonda E. Smith supports the Department as Planview Administrator, which is used for time entry and project management. “The work challenges me,” she says. “I support a Department that is very vital to the University.” Ms. Smith, who started her UT Southwestern career as a Human Resources secretary, says her most rewarding moments are receiving her 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-year certificates. She hopes colleagues consider her someone who “was always there and willing to help when I was needed.” She says people would be surprised to know that she is very shy. She and husband, Michael, have been married “going on 28 years” and have six children and 12 grandchildren. “My family is my passion,” she says.

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Sunil Varghese

Ensuring that Pharmacy Services works efficiently is a large part of Sunil Varghese’s duties as Supervisor Pharmacy Technicians. He handles work schedules, manages coverage and workflow, coordinates new employee orientations and training, and jumps in whenever assistance is needed. He wants to be known as “an employee with a lot of pride in being who I am and doing what I am doing.” Mr. Varghese, who had a break in his service before returning for good in 1990, says UT Southwestern offers many benefits. “I’ve stayed because of my relationships with co-workers and management, real job security, and being part of a team that always tries to give the best patient care.” His leisure activities include acting, volleyball, and swimming. He also enjoys time with his wife and their children, ages 20 and 16.

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Jackie Velasquez

Credentialing Specialist Jackie Velasquez loves the fact that UT Southwestern Medical Center embraces a multi-faceted mission. “UT Southwestern is a teaching institution and medical facility,” she says. “I like the combination.” In the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ms. Velasquez processes new and renewal credentialing for individual surgeons as well as providing specific administrative support for Dr. Michael Vanpelt, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. She says her colleagues would describe her as “quiet … most of the time. So if I speak up most people are shocked.” Ms. Velasquez would like to be known as someone who “did good work and helped.” Away from work, she and her husband, Steve, operate three concession booths at the State Fair of Texas and have been semifinalists in the annual Fried Food Contest five times. They have one daughter, Stephanie.

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Richard Wayne

As Assistant Director in the Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center, Richard Wayne says he would like to be known as someone who “treated everybody with dignity and respect.” He says co-workers would describe him as “measured,” but adds that people would be surprised at his adventurous side – twice in the 1970s he hitchhiked and backpacked across North America. Mr. Wayne has remained at UT Southwestern since 1990 because “our mission and the associated work have value.” His long-term career goal is to “make a positive contribution to our mission every day.” He and Carol, his wife of 35 years, have three sons – Greg, Ryan, and Evan – and recently welcomed the arrival of their first grandson, Jackson. In his free time, Mr. Wayne enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, cats, and reading.

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Ross Hudson Wilson

Given the technical nature of his job, it should probably come as no surprise that Ross Hudson Wilson relaxes by playing music and hunting when he’s not in the office. In his position as Research Associate at the Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development, Mr. Wilson is responsible for microsatellite genotyping, cell line authentication and paternity testing. He began his career at UT Southwestern in 1990 as a Research Technician for Dr. Kathy Meek. Mr. Wilson says his greatest claim to fame is being “a bass player for Irving Bible Church for more than 15 years and traveling/recording with the Joey Witham Band for eight years.” Mr. Wilson and his wife, Kim, are raising their grandson, Cayden, who is now in kindergarten.

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