Amanda Sylvester
Medical assistant II
UTMB Cancer Center, Dickinson
What is the best thing about your job?
Building patient relationships.
What is the most challenging thing about your job?
Learning doctor and clinic expectations.
Who are your heroes?
My great grandfather. He started a family business and made it very successful.
What is your favorite quote?
Bea-YOU-tiful
Describe your life in six words.
Mom of all ... humans, dog and horses
What are three words that describe you?
Caring, a blessing and patient (I asked my husband to answer 🙂)
Tell us about your life outside of work.
Outside of work, family and friends are my top priorities.
If you were a professional wrestler or sports star, what would your “walk-in” song be?
“24k Magic” by Bruno Mars
What is the coolest thing (or a fun fact) about you?
I'm an Elvis baby ... born on the day he passed away. He was also my great-grandmother's fav!
What is a dream that you want to make come true one day?
Going back to school for radiology
What is a cause you’re passionate about?
Domestic violence
What is a favorite memory from childhood?
Swimming with my cousin at my great grandparent’s every summer
What’s the best trip you’ve ever been on?
Jamaica and having quality time with my husband, getting to relax
What has been your most meaningful accomplishment so far?
Being the first child in the family to go to college
What is it that you can’t live without?
Air conditioning
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?
Dominican Republic. It’s gorgeous.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be?
Peace maker
You’re planning a dinner party. What three people would you invite?
My mother-in-law, Momma Joyce, my great grandfather, Alex, and my husband, Steve, because they are beautiful, good-hearted people who always make me smile and feel loved.