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Andrea Barboza

Title: Administrative Specialist, Galveston 

How long with UTMB: 19 years

What is the best thing about your job? 

Assisting with new hire providers coming in to UTMB.

What is the most challenging thing about it? 

A long checklist and process that goes along with the onboarding process. 

Who are your heroes? 

My mom. In 2022 she lost her spouse of 43 years, my dad. That same year she fought and overcame breast cancer without him. 

What do you do in your spare time? 

Spare time = family time

What is the best advice you ever got? 

Fake it 'til you make it!

What is your favorite quote? 

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." —Dr. Seuss

What is your favorite:

  • Color: Black
  • Book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  • Movie: The Notebook         
  • Song: Bizarre Love Triangle by New Order

What three words best describe you? 

Loyal, vivid and adaptable

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

Fun fact: I started UTMB the same year I got married. 

 

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