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Even after a four-decade career, Rhonda Maria Graham enjoys her work at UT Southwestern so much she says, “I plan on working here another 40 years!”

30 years of Employment at UT Southwestern

But ask Steve and Jeanne Seitz about their children, and they’ll proudly declare that all seven of them were born at St. Paul. Plus, they’ve both worked at the same place for 40 years.

30 years of Employment at UT Southwestern

For Irene Dougherty, a Research Associate celebrating 35 years at UT Southwestern, the best parts of her job include enjoying time with co-workers while knowing the research can help patients and give hope for a cure.

30 years of Employment at UT Southwestern

Pattina Traylor has graced the campus of UT Southwestern with her smile for 35 years. As a Unit Secretary in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), that beam is a much-needed warm welcome for the parents – and babies - who arrive to a Unit constantly flowing with big triumphs and hurdles for tiny warriors.

After 35 years at UT System institutions – including over 26 years at UT Southwestern – Andrea Gonzales says the friendships she has developed and the challenges of her jobs have been the most rewarding.

While UT Southwestern brings hope to its patients, Dian Polk once needed a little hope of a different kind herself – she got stuck in an elevator at the Paul M. Bass Administrative and Clinical Center.

When you step into the orbit of Bernadine “Bernie” Wafford, the first thing you’re drawn to is her voice – sweet and whisper soft. Then, before you know it, a sense of serenity envelops you as though you’ve just sat down for a meditation, guided by angels.