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Marlene Schneider |
- Name: Marlene Schneider
- Home town: Algona, Iowa
- Number of years at UNMC: 29
Tell us a bit about what you do here at UNMC:
I have a great position at UNMC. As a counselor in the UNMC Faculty Employee Assistance Program, I have the opportunity of helping employees and their families who are struggling with personal issues. By providing a listening ear and a caring heart, I witness their development of coping skills and strategies as they find their voice in resolving their issues. It is so rewarding to see them grow as they enhance and explore their own resources and maximize their inner strength.
Leadership is one on UNMC’s brand values. Tell us of an experience at UNMC as someone demonstrated this value:
As I walk around campus I am keenly aware of the leadership demonstrated by the numerous construction projects. Growth continues to be driven by the many innovative leaders on campus, both current and past. If there wasn’t good leadership happening at many levels, you would not see such growth taking place at UNMC.
Together we are cementing our future as health care leaders locally, nationally, and even internationally. I felt a great sense of pride when we treated our first Ebola patient, and it continues now, as I watch UNMC become actively involved in the training/education of other health care providers in treating this disease.
What is your favorite winter activity?
Football. Because I love the snow, I enjoy snow-shoeing and any activity in the snow.
What are three things people may not know about you?
- I was asked to be an “expert witness” for a first-degree murder trial.
- I was given the nickname “Pickles” by my teammates when I played fast-pitch softball and was frequently caught in-between bases. I was safe most of the time, I might add.
- In 2009, during a “Sisters Trip to Italy,” I saw the Pope in his Pope-mobile. I got really excited to see his red shoes — he is obviously a Husker fan.
Very nice article. We are fortunate to have Marlene as a part of the Human Resources Organization.
We are lucky to have her here @ UNMC. She is a great counselor and a tremendous source of strength and leadership, herself. She takes panic and drops it into a pool of tranquility.
Thanks Marlene…pleasure to know you.
I am missing my Swanson Hall buddy!!! Wonderful article.
Couldn't have a better person than Marlene working in EAP. UNMC is so fortunate to have her.
Marlene is a UNMC gem. We always appreciate all the opportunities the Olson Center has had to work with her.