Lorre Antoine: 30 years
Senior Administrative Assistant II
Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences
First UTSW job: While I’ve only been at UT Southwestern since August, I’ve actually been part of the UT System for 30 years. During that time, I worked in the Dean’s Office of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas, where I gained valuable experience in administrative skills working in PeopleSoft and in guest relations. That background really paved the way for my transition here. I’m very excited to be at UTSW and contribute to the great work being done here.
Best part about my job: What I like best about my job is working with such a kind and helpful team. Everyone cares about getting the work done and building up the Center, which means they are willing to help when someone needs a hand.
How co-workers describe me: Caring, genuine, empathetic, and generous. I like to fill a need. My genuineness comes through in the vulnerability that I show.
Best UTSW memory: My best memory so far involves the kindness and compassion shown by people who don’t know me. Managing a seminar series involves escorting guests to their meetings. Although I mainly work on South Campus, I frequently make trips to North Campus to escort guests. I’ve been lost several times, but each time, someone has been willing to escort me back to familiar territory, living out UT Southwestern’s core values regularly.
My proudest UTSW accomplishment: I’m most proud of learning to manage the Director’s calendar. He is a very busy man, and learning to manage the calendar of someone at that level has been a huge step for me.
I’m really good at: Active listening. Giving people a voice to feel seen and heard is very important. It lets them know they belong and unlocks creativity.
Hobbies: The passion that I have outside of work is volunteering as co-facilitator for a women’s sexual abuse support group. I share with group members what I have learned and encourage them to see beyond their past. I love serving the ladies.
Surprising fact: I’ve been on six mission trips to Papua, New Guinea, three of which I led. Because I am more of an introvert, people would not expect me to make a good leader. But introverts tend to be great listeners and thoughtful decision-makers.