Lookin’ at U – Theresa Grutel

Quick, think of five things others should know about you.

That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.”

Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature.

This week, we feature Theresa Grutel, office assistant II in pharmacology and experimental neuroscience.

Theresa Grutel

Here, in her own words, are five fun facts about Theresa.

• The joy of my life are my two beautiful daughters, Jalitha 17, who attends Central High School, and Javonna, 13, who attends McMillan Magnet Center.
  
• I’m from Omaha, born and raised. People often ask me if I’m from the south because they say I have an accent … I don’t think I do.
  
• My mom and dad separated when I was 9 months old and my dad raised seven children by himself (one boy and six girls, I’m the youngest). I first met my mom when I was 13 but I didn’t have a relationship with her until I was 35 — in 2007. She passed away Aug. 1, 2008.
  
• We have a cat named Tajj and two dogs — Sable and Max. They all get along great!
  
• I work on my own vehicles — only my own.

Read UNMC Today next Thursday to see who is featured in the next Lookin’ at U article. Who knows — it could be U.