December 6, 2022

Who are you grateful for at Texas Children’s? Watch the video to see how we’re spreading holiday cheer all season long with our #OneAmazingTeam shout-outs. Read More

February 16, 2022

If anyone could testify to just how much Texas Children’s has grown in the last twenty years, it would be Records Management Specialist, Earwin Carrington. Read more of his journey here in this week’s People Spotlight. Read More

February 24, 2020

On February 18, 494 employees and staff were honored at the 32nd Annual Employee Recognition Celebration, including our very own, Mark Wallace, who celebrated 30 years of leadership as President and CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital.

Veteran employees poured into the Bayou City Event Center just before noon, to celebrate the core of Texas Children’s past, present and future. The event recognized our tenured honorees and award recipients for their continued commitment to the mission of Texas Children’s.

“You are the heart and soul of Texas Children’s,” said Human Resources Senior Vice President Linda Aldred. “We love hosting this event each year to recognize your commitment, your dedicated years of service, and your passion for the people that we serve, and we are here to express our gratitude.”

The ballroom was filled with lavish Disney-inspired decorations signifying Texas Children’s partnership with the Walt Disney Co., and a delectable three-course meal was served. Entertainment included music from Walt Disney’s animated classics and a photo booth for guests to take pictures and mix and mingle.

Texas Children’s Board of Trustees member Willie Alexander and Obstetrics and Gynecologist-in-Chief Dr. Michael A. Belfort delivered inspiring speeches and congratulated each employee for their 15 to 45 years of service. In addition to tenured honorees, the ceremony recognized recipients of the Best of the West, Shining Star, Caught You Caring, Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership, Employee of the Quarter and Super Star awards.

“You embrace the bold vision that Mr. Wallace laid out at Texas Children’s many years ago, and you’ve worked tirelessly ever since to make it happen,” Alexander said. “Regardless of your role, every member of this team is important, and every contribution, big or small, has been and always will be integral to our success.”

Lisa Moos, one of 12 honored for their 40-year milestone anniversary with Texas Children’s, said the organization and her job in Pathology have been a huge part of her life. Throughout her tenure, Moos says she is grateful for the people she works with and the incredible support system at Texas Children’s.

“My 40 years have been amazing, and I plan to stay here for another five years,” Moos said. “It’s so exciting to be part of this celebration and to reconnect with colleagues from across the organization.”

The annual Employee Recognition Celebration was a day to celebrate accomplishments and honor those who have carried out the values and the mission of Texas Children’s to ensure the health care needs of our patients and their families are met. This event was extra special this year as the organization celebrated Mark Wallace’s 30th year at the helm of Texas Children’s Hospital. Wallace joined Texas Children’s on October 4, 1989, becoming the longest serving CEO in the Texas Medical Center.

“This is a special day for all of us and it’s a really special day for me too,” Wallace said. “A lot of feelings are going through my head, my heart and my soul right now as we celebrate 15, 20, 25 years, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years. Our unfolding story of Texas Children’s that you have built, created and sustained, it’s just amazing. This is a special day for everyone here, and I’m so glad that I get to share in it with you today.”

Seven executive leaders were also among the honorees recognized this year:
Jackie Ward, Vice President, 25 Years of Service
Michelle Riley-Brown, Executive Vice President, 20 Years of Service
Sarah Maytum, Vice President, 20 Years of Service
Diane Scardino, Vice President, 20 Years of Service
Mark Mullarkey, Executive Vice President, 15 Years of Service
Bert Gumeringer, Senior Vice President, 15 Years of Service
Amber Tabora, Senior Vice President, 15 Years of Service

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!

February 17, 2020

Fashioned in the same back-to-school theme as Texas Children’s Hi orientation, the New Employee Pep Rally recently allowed the most recent additions of our West Campus team to learn more about the organization, while also meeting leadership among the festive atmosphere of foam fingers, pompoms and lively music. Participants included new and recent hires based at West Campus, as well as those from specialty care clinics in the surrounding communities.

“West Campus is flourishing and we’re lucky to have all of you here,” President and CEO Mark A. Wallace told the new employees. “The key to our success has always been the people and the leadership.”

Wallace reminded the new hires that they, too, are leaders in their personal and professional lives, and encouraged them to develop their own leadership definitions. He also introduced himself and shook hands with every new employee at the pep rally, pausing often to pose for photos and selfies.

Take a look at the photo gallery below to see some of those shots.

February 10, 2020

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, two employees share how their love story unfolded at Texas Children’s. If you have a love story to share, submit your video by midnight on February 14.

February 3, 2020

The Mark A. Wallace New Employee Pep Rally allows new employees to learn more about the organization and meet executives and other leaders within a festive atmosphere complete with foam fingers, pompoms and lively music. Participants included new employees based at the Medical Center who were hired between July 1 and December 31, 2019. The pep rally was held January 27 at the Pavilion for Women Conference Center.

“We are flourishing and we’re blessed to have all of you here,” President and CEO Mark A. Wallace told the new employees, recalling Texas Children’s early days in a single, seven-floor building – well before the opening of Legacy Tower at the Medical Center; the hospitals at West and The Woodlands; and the urgent care centers and specialty care clinics that stretch across Harris County and now reach into Austin and Central Texas.

“In 1989, I knew this was our destiny,” Wallace said. “I knew Texas Children’s was going to grow and flourish because that was part of the plan: taking care of more patients and more families. The key to our success has always been the people and the leadership.”

Wallace also introduced himself and shook hands with every new employee at the pep rally, pausing often to pose for photos and snap selfies.

Take a look at the photo gallery below to see some of those shots.

November 5, 2019

On his blog, Mark Wallace continues his Leadership Maxim series with his second guest blogger, Tiffany Bittner, who writes about Maxim No. 2: Leadership applies to everyone. By commenting on Bittner’s blog – and the next three blogs in the Leadership Maxim series – you can secure a chance to score a spot at a Houston Texans event. Throughout November, the Corporate Communications team will randomly select 100 people from the comments to attend a private event with the Houston Texans, including a behind-the-scenes tour of NRG Stadium, an autograph session with two Houston Texans football players and photos with Texans cheerleaders. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 3. Read more