Leah Hayden

Accountant III
Hospital Financial Operations

First UTSW job: Working as a Receptionist on the first Mobile Mammography Unit at the former St. Paul University Hospital.

Unusual memory: The first mobile unit was just a big RV. We lost a spare tire once on LBJ Freeway, and got the RV stuck under a low overpass. We took it to San Antonio to do mammograms for some nuns and got to stay in the convent. I was surprised at how much fun we had!

How co-workers describe me: Creative, thoughtful.

Recipe for success: Adaptability. It has helped me successfully navigate through changes at UT Southwestern.

What energizes me at work: Learning something new.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Accounting, so I could pass the CPA exam without much studying.

I’m really good at: Planning parties and making special occasions memorable.

Claim to fame: Winning the cubicle decorating contest at Christmastime and decorating our office for holidays and birthdays.

Hobby or passion: I’m crazy about cats. I have four, all rescues. I also enjoy reading and watching old classic movies.

Surprising fact: I have an identical twin.