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Charlene Tate |
- Name: Charlene Tate
- Hometown: Omaha
- No. of years at UNMC: One month on Sept. 13. I worked at UNMC from 1988-2009 in Finance & Business Services, but had to leave in 2009 for health reasons as I needed a kidney transplant.
Tell us a bit about what you do here at UNMC.
I work in the office of academic affairs and support the vice chancellor of academic affairs. My day includes a variety of tasks for the business unit. From day one, it has been such a warm welcome.
Commitment to excellence is one of UNMC’s brand values. Tell us of an experience you’ve had at UNMC that demonstrates this commitment to excellence.
When I hear the name, “University of Nebraska Medical Center,” the word ‘medical’ gets my attention. UNMC specializes in caring for people.
My story begins when I received the call from the kidney/organ transplant team. My life was changed. I have a new life, and I was given hope from a kidney transplant performed here at The Nebraska Medical Center in November 2011. All thanks to the medical center for its extraordinary, experienced team of doctors, nurses, and excellent patient care. I am happy, healthy and blessed!
What is your favorite fall activity?
Raking leaves. As kids, my brother and I would pile them up in the center of the yard, jump in the pile and make angels. We would do this until we were tired from raking the leaves into the pile again or got too cold. It was a blast! Now that I’m an adult, it brings back countless memories. Yes, we still keep the tradition!
List three things people may not know about you.
- I am a Sunday school teacher and youth leader. I am called the “Church Lady” to some and “Auntie” to all the kids. The kids love to come to me and get their dose of candy and gum.
- I am also known as the handy woman. You may find a hammer in one hand and a paint brush in the other. Then there are times you can find me sitting at the sewing machine.
- My passion is cooking. Cooking brings people together. I love to prepare and create meals and I once was a Pampered Chef consultant. My dream is to own my own restaurant.
So happy to see your smile back on campus! -Kelly Johnson
You are such a truly blessed, special and loved person Charlene Tate!! Glad to see you back in the bull pen and bringing on the challenges.
Wonderful news to start my day–Welcome back!!
Your smile truly lights up the campus
Welcome back Charlene
I am so pleased you are back with UNMC!
I am so glad to see you back! You always make people feel welcome! Your smile and warm personality is always appreciated!! Welcome home!
Its fantastic having you back at UNMC! You were missed!
I am so happy to find out you are back at UNMC Charlene. You are so positive and cheerful and just great to work with. I look forward to working with you again.
Welcome back – I'm so happy you are healthy and back to work.
So glad to have you back!
Welcome back again! When I saw your smiling face a month or so ago on campus you put a smile on my face too. Great news having you back!
Awesome, My sister is a 20 year post kidney and pancreas transplant patient from the NMC.
Keep your dream and soon it will be a reality. Linda Lemon
I am so glad you are back to work at UNMC after the dialysis and transplant. It always makes me feel good when our patients on dialysis get transplanted!
Thanks for sharing your story, Charlene. It's inspiring! Great to have you back on the UNMC team.