Rachel Cassady

Department Administrator
Microbiology

First UTSW job: Senior Administrative Assistant, Division of Cardiology.

Best part of my job: Definitely, the people! My department is full of amazingly wonderful faculty. My Chair is the best boss anyone could ask for, and my staff are incredibly talented. We really are one big happy family!

Unusual memory: It was when the North Campus underground parking lot flooded several years ago. I was parked on level P3, and we had to take the stairs down to get to our cars. The water was up to my knees, I had to leave my shoes in the stairwell, and I got to my car just in time before it would have flooded. It was a crazy experience!

How co-workers describe me: Kind and helpful. I always treat people how I want to be treated, and they know I will help them in any way I can.

What energizes me at work: Deadlines. I do my best work under pressure.

I wish I were an instant expert at: I would be a sommelier. I love wine tasting – and the science behind winemaking and food pairings is fascinating.

I’m really good at: Cooking. I love making up my own recipes.

Passion: I love cats! My family and I are true cat people. We have seven of our own and we always end up feeding the neighborhood strays.

Surprising fact: I love going to rock concerts. Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Van Halen were some of my favorites.