What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?
I am the property management assistant, and I facilitate and support the activities of our Property Management department. Our team manages the real estate and mineral assets that have been generously donated to Scottish Rite.

What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
The most fulfilling part of my job is being able to support my team by providing excellent assistance in whatever capacity needed.

What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
I believe what makes Scottish Rite so special to me are the people who work here. They are the best folks ever!

What made you choose a career in health care?
In my position, I do not have direct patient contact. However, I take pride in knowing the work that we do contributes to the overall mission of the organization.

What is something unique you get to do in your position?
I assist the process and completion of various contracts and leases with gas and oil operators.

What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with my grandsons who are ages 2 and 4. They are such a blessing, and I am so thankful for them.

Where are you from, and what brought you to DFW?
I was born and raised in Dallas. I am a true Texan.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I have no desire to travel because as Dorothy in the “Wizard of Oz” said, “There is no place like home.”

If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
If I could only pick one cuisine, it would have to be Mexican food. I don’t ever seem to get tired of it.

What movie do you think everyone should watch at least once?
I enjoy love stories and happy endings in movies. I would pick “The Notebook” because it is one of my favorites. Be sure to have a box of tissues nearby.

What was the first concert you attended?
My first concert was with my brother, and we saw Hall & Oates.

If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character?
I would choose Meg Ryan to play me.

What is some advice you would give your younger self, OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
The best advice I would give my younger self is to enjoy your youth while it’s still around.