Meet Doris Hereford, Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at TTUHSC
"There are a lot of opportunities here at the HSC for growth and to find something that really fuels your passion."
Meet Doris Hereford, M.Ed., Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Doris discusses the unique opportunities that have inspired her career journey within the Texas Tech University System, and as part of the #TTUHSCteam.
Meet Carrie Culpepper, Chief Nursing and Quality Officer for TTUHSC Managed Care
"I love the variety in what I do, and I love coming to work with people who are so positive, and really and truly are here for a reason and for a purpose, in my mind, that's higher than any of us."
Meet Carrie Culpepper, RN, FNP-C, MBA, chief nursing and quality officer for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care! Carrie shares what inspired her to join the Managed Care team, and brings awareness to the unique role they play in furthering #TTUHSC's mission to care for the community by providing high quality, comprehensive health care services to the incarcerated at correctional facilities across the state.
Meet Vadivel Ganapathy, Chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at TTUHSC
“You should put your heart into it when you teach,” shares Dr. Ganapathy. “When you do that, your passion for teaching comes across, and the students also feel that.”
Vadivel Ganapathy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry in the TTUHSC School of Medicine, has attained national and international distinction for his outstanding research and scholarly activities, including being recognized as one of the world's most cited researchers in history by Google Scholar. In addition to his prolific research career, Dr. Ganapathy is well recognized as an outstanding teacher and mentor – a role he truly loves.
Meet Deshun Avery, Senior Advocate of People & Values
“We asked the question, ‘if you can have the perfect workplace, what would it look like?’ And we begin to brainstorm, and we came up with our values.”
Meet Deshun Avery, Senior Advocate in the Office of People and Values at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Deshun has witnessed transformational growth across #TTUHSC during his 15-year career, including the start of our values journey in 2018, and is now an integral part of our People & Values team. Throughout his career journey, one thing has remained constant: his passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Meet Karen Esquibel, Director of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Studies at TTUHSC
"These students are the ones that are going to continue our legacy at TTUHSC. So, I think it's critical that we grow them and we foster them the very best that we can. And I think we are truly equipped here at TTUHSC to do so."
Meet Karen Esquibel, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC, Director of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Studies and professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. As part of the #TTUHSCTeam for more than 20 years, Karen shares a unique perspective into what makes our institution so special for both faculty and students.
We Are TTUHSC
We are Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, an established institution of the Texas Tech University System that rests at the intersection of education and medicine.
Learn more about what we do and see how you might fit into the #TTUHSCteam! 👇
TTUHSC named a ‘2021 Great College to Work For'
TTUHSC is a great place to work! We knew that, but we're thrilled the word's out. President Lori Rice-Spearman discusses Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's recognition in the 2021 Great Colleges to Work For survey program.
Thank you to all of the people, businesses and fellow #TTUHSCteam members who have donated to #TTUHSC’s HealthCARE and OurHSC initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time of uncertainty, your kindness and generosity have meant so much to the doctors, nurses and staff working on the front lines in our clinics.
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