Shelia Jernigan

Administrative Coordinator
Hospital Administration

First UTSW job: Working as an Administrative Assistant in the Animal Resources Center.

Best part of my job: Never knowing what surprises, challenges, and adventures will come with each day.

Best memory: Working with the team that oversaw the building of the William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital from start to finish, and being there on opening day to see our first patients admitted!

How workers describe me: Resourceful. “If you need information about anything, just ask Shelia. If she doesn’t know, she will find out (but she will most likely know)!”

Recipe for success: Endurance – having the ability to withstand stress, no matter what the situation is, and move forward to do my best.

What energizes me at work: My first cup of coffee!

I’m really good at: Cooking (especially Thanksgiving dinner).

Claim to fame: My fried chicken!

Hobby or passion: Serving as a volunteer and mentor at For Oak Cliff, an organization devoted to encouraging literacy in youth and adults.