Marian L. Colorado

Program Coordinator
Office of Accounting

First UTSW job: Senior Administrative Assistant for the Procurement Card Program.

Best part about my job: Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many people.

What energizes me at work: A sense of accomplishment. No matter how small or large the project, I like getting things accomplished every day.

How co-workers describe me: Dependable and dedicated.

Recipe for success: Wanting to get the job – whatever it may be – done successfully.      

Funny UTSW memory: I was told by another employee that my instructions were not user-friendly because they had to read them.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Finding a cure for cancer in children.

Claim to fame: Going from being an overweight kid in a small rural town to completing college, losing weight, and running marathons and an ultramarathon.

Passions: I enjoy walking and using weights, taking care of our three cats (Rusty, Catniss, and Samantha) and dog (Watson), reading, and cross-stitching. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, Don. We just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary.

Surprising fact: I was a runner for over two decades and loved it. I have run 17 official marathons (26 miles and 385 yards) and one official ultramarathon (50 miles).