Meet Kelsie Atwater, Administrative Assistant to the Head, Department of Medicine.
Title:
Administrative Assistant to the Head
Department/Unit:
Department of Medicine
Campus:
VGH
How long have you worked at the UBC Faculty of Medicine?
3 years (5 years at UBC 😊)
Tell us what you do at the Faculty in one or two sentences:
My role is to ensure the Head of the Department’s schedule runs as smoothly as possible, while managing the information flow for the department.
What’s your favourite thing about your work?
The incredible team I get to work with everyday and being able to learn constantly, whether I’m learning directly from my executive and manager, learning from collaborating with other assistants, or simply learning by solving problems. No two days are ever the same, which makes my role interesting and challenging!
What’s one thing we might be surprised to learn about you?
People are always surprised to learn that I have a twin brother, which explains my competitive side! 😉
What song did you sing out loud to as a teenager?
Every single song by Boyz II Men.
What makes you laugh?
Funny cat and dog videos never disappoint!
Your most healthy habit:
Prioritizing 30 mins a day for movement. I enjoy running, spin classes, the Grouse Grind and chasing after my mischievous golden retriever!