Interviewed by Raymond Wong over Zoom.

About Mary Role/Ongoing Projects
As an Administrative Coordinator for the Division, all of Mary’s work days look a little different. She is currently excited about planning and coordinating the 2024 Staff Appreciation activities as one of her favorite parts of her job is working with the amazing members of the Division! She especially enjoys being on a team with her fellow admin staff. She is proud to contribute to a high-functioning core team that is committed to providing reliable and quality support for the Division, no matter the request. Her core team members also happen to be some of the kindest, funniest, and most interesting people she has come across at UCSF since joining the community in 2021, which makes her work personally engaging and rewarding for her wellbeing.

Her role supports all three of the Division’s mission areas as facilitating connection and engagement between Division members supports’ people’s wellbeing at work which supports the quality of their work in teaching, research, and clinical settings.

What is a professional goal you would like to accomplish by the end of this year?
Mary would like to obtain professional training or certification in Project Management.

More about Mary
What is a “fun fact” about you that not many people know?
Mary had a severe peanut allergy until she grew out of it around the age of 17.  

What would your backup career be?
In another lifetime (one where she isn’t a homebody and where better wages are standard), Mary would be a flight attendant. She loves to be able to see and experience new people and places, but she equally loves being home, and this lifestyle would (theoretically) ensure she would never take either of those privileges for granted.

Interviewed by Mary Tran over Zoom.

About Raymond’s Role/Ongoing Projects
As a Medical Social Worker with UCSF Care at Home clinical program, Raymond completes risk stratifications and care plans for Care at Home patients. This helps RNs & SWs determine which areas of focus for caring for CAH patients. His role and work support the Division’s mission to provide high-quality care for patients.

His favorite aspect of his role is having the opportunity to interact with patients and their families directly, getting to learn about their stories, which makes his work that much more rewarding.

What is a professional goal you would like to accomplish by the end of this year?
This year, Raymond hopes to continue and further develop his Epic skills.

More about Raymond
What are you happiest doing in your free time?
Raymond is happiest when spending time with family, watching sports, and playing video games.

What is the best advice you’ve ever heard?
“Don’t regret the past and don’t be anxious about the future. Appreciate what is happening right now.”

Who is someone you admire and why?
Raymond admires his grandmother who has taught him many life lessons.

What would your backup career be?
Raymond’s backup career would be a sportscaster or a travel advisor.