Zett Small grew up in a family where acts of service to the community and volunteerism were the norm. Her biggest influence was her brother, Gabe, who inspired a strong sense of teamwork and altruism. Upon graduating from American University in Washington, D.C. with a major in Political Science, Zett moved between government and nonprofit […]
Seher Bachoo-Ali grew up idolizing her father. Having migrated to the United States from Pakistan 35 years ago, Seher’s father worked hard for his family and instilled in Seher the lessons of working hard to achieve your goals, while staying humble to your roots. It was this sense of drive that propelled Seher to take […]
No job is small in a large, fast-growing organization like Texas Children’s. Since he was hired in 1983, Records Management Specialist Earwin Carrington has witnessed great changes in the volume of medical records and the technology used to manage them. Although he may not have direct interactions with the families Texas Children’s serves, good recordkeeping […]
For some families, trying to understand complex medical terms and processing the best care methods for their loved ones can feel daunting. Health literacy is the ability to obtain, read, comprehend, and utilize healthcare information to make decisions that will provide the best care for a patient. Health literacy varies from patient to patient due […]
Like all of us, Texas Children’s Systems Analyst Krystal Hall has many identities that shape her life and experiences – from her Mexican-American heritage, to being a first-generation college graduate and full-time working mother. Growing up in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in America, hasn’t stopped Krystal from feeling at times that she […]
Brittri Ridley became a nurse through a personal calling. After her son was born with Down Syndrome, the time she spent with him and the nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit made clear the path she needed to take in her life. “Nurses are called to care and nurture those we love and those […]
In 2007, after receiving his degree in Microbiology from Louisiana State University, Ryan Breaux was looking for a position that would allow him to grow and evolve in the medical field. “I was looking for a position that would allow growth in the future as I got near to completing my MHA/MBA program,” said Ryan. […]
Leah Lopez was raised a “Texas girl” to her very core. Her idol growing up was Texas singing star Selena, who she admired for her drive and for the compassion she always showed for others. It’s this attitude that ultimately translated into a love for people that Leah turned into a career as a care […]
When Kate Hurlbut was a sophomore at Texas A&M, her mom had to have surgery. During her mother’s recovery, Kate was introduced to an amazing nurse that helped her mother recuperate. Kate grew close to her mother’s nurse who asked if Kate had ever considered nursing school. “She shared how many options there are in […]
Daisha Price had her first introduction to the power of nursing as a young girl at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. While a family member was being treated, a nurse in the ward befriended Daisha and the two developed a tight bond. “I wasn’t even her patient in that moment, but she showed me the love, […]
