Laura Henry

Program Coordinator
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine

First UTSW job: Customer Service Representative in Shipping and Receiving.

Best part about my job: Solving problems and helping others.

What energizes me at work: Helping people, as well as learning new systems and procedures and then sharing that knowledge.

How co-workers describe me: Professional, knowledgeable, dependable, and helpful.

Recipe for success: The ability to adapt to and overcome adverse situations.

Best UTSW memory: The year we had the Neuroscience holiday party at the zoo. It had lots of dancing, laughter, and fun with a great group of faculty, postdocs, students, and staff.

I’m really good at: Listening and providing encouragement. I believe the smallest act of kindness can make a difference.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Veterinary medicine. It would allow me to help a local rescue group.

Hobbies: Supporting animal rescues, gardening, reading, watching movies, and knitting scarves and hats.

Surprising facts: I enjoy silly jokes and puns, and I love to dance. I am a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association.