Aisha Jamal from Business Planning is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star employee. “I think a Super Star is someone who is passionate about Texas Children’s and our mission,” Jamal said. “It is someone who doesn’t just do what is expected but instead takes it to the next level, exceeding both one’s own as well as others’ expectations.”
Read more of Jamal’s interview:
Q&A: Aisha Jamal, February 2015 Employee
Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here?
Aisha Jamal, Senior Project Manager in Business Planning. I have worked at Texas Children’s Hospital for 7 years.
What month are you Super Star for?
February 2015
Tell us how you found out you won a super star award.
My executive Paola Álvarez-Malo called me in for an early morning meeting, and after we wrapped up, walked me back to our suite. I opened the door, the room was dark, and as I walked in, I heard “Surprise!!!!” My entire team was there and they had decorated my area with stars, lights, streamers, and confetti. My leader Roula Zoghbi Smith, told me about the award, and we celebrated with a team breakfast. It was a complete surprise, and I was so touched by this amazing and thoughtful celebration.
What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do?
It is an honor and a privilege to work at Texas Children’s, and I am very grateful for this award.
What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star?
I think a Super Star is someone who is passionate about Texas Children’s and our mission. It is someone who doesn’t just do what is expected but instead takes it to the next level, exceeding both one’s own as well as others’ expectations.
What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work?
I love everything Texas Children’s stands for and enjoy being able to contribute in some small way to our mission to heal sick children.
What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s?
The wonderful people I get to work with every day! I have the most amazing colleagues and friends at Texas Children’s Hospital, and it is a joy to come to work and share my day with them (Paola, Roula, Megan, Thomas, Brad, Angie, Michelle and Josh).
Anything else you want to share?
I would like to thank all the wonderful people who have mentored me throughout my career here at Texas Children’s as well as all the members of the Business Planning, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, and Payroll teams. I’d especially like to thank Samantha Raffield, Neil, Jennifer Wilson, Alec King and most of all Paola Álvarez–Malo.