On Thursdays, we randomly feature a medical center employee. This week, we learn more about:
- Name: Barb Wright-Kennedy
- Hometown: Denver, Colo.
- No. of years at UNMC: 36 years in August
Tell us a bit about what you do here at UNMC.
I started at UNMC in the department of pediatrics working on the infant/child car seat loan program. When the grant was not renewed, I moved to the public relations department where I stayed for about 14 years as the office manager. This job allowed me to learn a lot about the campus and meet and work with many interesting people.
I have been a workstation support tech in IT for the past 20 years. In this role, I provide IT support to the departments of family medicine, radiology and radiation oncology in the College of Medicine as well as to the department of medical imaging & therapeutic sciences (MITS) in the College of Allied Health Professions. I truly enjoy helping the faculty, staff and residents in these departments.
Innovation is one of UNMC’s brand values. Tell us of a time you witnessed a person or group demonstrating innovation at UNMC.
There are many new and innovative things going on around campus every day. One thing that I was able to be a small part of was the launching of the SIM-NE trucks. I was able to help the SIM-NE team finish setting up the PCs in the trucks. What a great program this is to help train personnel for Nebraska EMS agencies and rural hospitals! The next innovation coming to campus is the iEXCEL building. This is going to be a remarkable facility that will help train all the health care disciplines on campus using state-of-the-art technology. I can’t wait to see it completed.
What is your favorite spring activity?
Getting out outdoors, camping and riding my motorcycle.
List three things people may not know about you.
- I am married and have two daughters, two steps-sons and four wonderful grandchildren that I love spending time with.
- I have been riding a motorcycle for about 10 years and recently moved up to a touring bike, which I love.
- I love camping and am looking forward to retirement, riding our motorcycles and traveling the country in our RV.
Hi Barb:
Thank you for all your help! I am truly grateful.
Nina
Barb,
It was wonderful to work with you over my years in Orthopaedics. Ride on, lady!
Barb, I have had so many wonderful memories from working with you!
Your talented skills and your hard work have provided tremendous support to our work, and saved us so much time and money in dealing with those IT-related challenges in the research technologies. We greatly appreciate all you have done!
Ying
Barb – Thank you for the fabulous IT support you give us everyday!
Barb is an amazing committed loyal UNMC employee, friend to many and great person! So happy to see her spotlight. Thanks for all you do Barb!
Barb, Thanks for all you do! Always a great experience.
Barb, I am hard pressed to top the comments before me. Thanks for your excellence with IT support for MITS. Having left that department I sure do miss the regular camaraderie, and it's always a pleasure to run into you when out & about. Maybe we'll cross paths camping sometime!
Your support of MITS is incredible. Thanks for taking such great care of the department. Cindy
Barb, thank you so much for all of your hard work. We in Student Health Administration appreciate you very much. Thank you