Carmencita Laset Ordu

Logistics Manager
Laboratory Courier Services

First UTSW job: Administrative Assistant in the Prosthetics and Orthotics Department of what is now the School of Health Professions – loved working with the students!

Best part about my job: Our team coming together to serve a common good (having to learn that at times you agree to disagree); and so proud of them for rising to the occasion as we had to grow quickly and stand strong during the COVID-19 pandemic as we transported patient specimen volumes, testing above what we ever expected. The work relationships that have formed into friendships over the years are priceless. (Getting teary-eyed.)

How co-workers describe me: Committed, caring, gracious, and reliable; invested in bringing out the best in others.

Recipe for success: My strong belief and faith in God, which has equipped me to endure various challenges, learn lessons, and gain wisdom.

Best UTSW memories: Probably the seven or eight years we operated as Veripath Labs off campus at Harry Hines Boulevard and Research Row. We had some of the most memorable employee engagement functions there: barbecues in the parking lot, outdoor sack races, and even a talent show.

I’m really good at: Listening and encouraging.

Passions: Ministry work, including educating and mentoring youths. International travel; planning an upcoming trip to Greece and hopefully even more extensive travel with my beau.

Surprising fact: I’m a murder mystery enthusiast.

Claim to fame: I’m so proud of the children we’ve raised, all of whom have college degrees. The oldest, our son, is an attorney; the first daughter is an education program consultant; and the youngest daughter is a fashion merchandising stylist. They’re passionate about their career choices and are loving, caring believers in Christ who know that through Him, all things are possible. They’re truly a blessing to me.