Each Thursday, we randomly feature a medical center employee.
This week, we learn more about Samantha Straw, workstation specialist in facilities, management and planning.
- Name: Samantha Straw
- Hometown: Omaha (Born right here at UNMC.)
- No. of years at UNMC: 13 in October
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Samantha Straw |
When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, my co-workers got together and put on a fundraiser for me to help pay for medications. I know how hard they worked and I will forever be grateful for their selflessness.
Our four brand values are leadership, excellence, working together and being a trusted resource. Pick one and tell us a time you witnessed it embodied at UNMC.
On a daily business, we in facilities:
- Strive for excellence in customer service through our help desk;
- Lead through our many construction projects;
- Work together with The Nebraska Medical Center Facilities to provide the campus with as seamless service as can be managed; and
- Are the trusted resource for the safety and security of our customers by our knowledge of building and fire codes and architectural services.
List three things people may not know about you.
- I’m “horse mad.” I absolutely love horses. I consider them the greatest creatures on this planet.
- I live with my daughter Cass, my German shepherd, Lena and three crazy cats, Gypsy, Magick and Thorn.
- I cross stitch, garden and I’m known as the gypsy by my family and friends as I usually move every year.