Pamela Jennings

Grants & Contracts Specialist
Department of Neuroscience

First UTSW job: Administrative Assistant, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Best part of my job: Getting to meet all the different people in the department and working with them. I like that I can be a resource when they need assistance, whether it’s simply showing someone how to send a fax or submitting a complex grant application with multiple sites.

Unusual memory: We were celebrating my 40th birthday in Pediatrics. The candles were lit, everyone was singing “Happy Birthday,” and then in walks Fire Safety! Apparently the candles on the cake set off the smoke alarm.

What energizes me at work: A nice cold Pepsi and, of course, the faculty and staff in the department. The interaction is motivating.

I’m really good at: Writing. I’m surprised by my creativity, especially when I’m asked to write something for other people.

Claim to fame: I went back to school to set an example for my son to show him the importance of getting an education. I graduated cum laude and I also made the Dean’s list. We both graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in 2017.

Hobby or passion: My hobbies are reading, going to movies and plays, listening to music and fitness (especially Zumba), weight training, and walking. My passion is ministry. I am involved in several ministries at my church, and I also volunteer monthly to feed the neighborhood and the homeless in my community.