Every month we focus on an outstanding staff member of the BCM Family. This month, it’s Samuel Garcia with the Baylor Transition Medicine Clinic.

Do you know of a Baylor staff member who exemplifies our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Excellence (RIITE)? Nominate him or her to be featured in Spotlight by emailing Dana Benson at benson@bcm.edu.

Samuel Garcia

Name: Samuel Garcia

Title: Senior Medical Social Worker

Department: Baylor Transition Medicine Clinic

How long have you been at BCM? Three-plus years

What’s your favorite thing about working at BCM? I enjoy being able to serve as a social worker who can assist with resources and services in the community to young adults transitioning from pediatric care to adult medicine providers.

Where were you born? Houston, Texas

What is your favorite kind of food? Mexican or Italian food would be my preference

What is your favorite restaurant in Houston, and at that restaurant your favorite dish? The Spanish Flower off of N. Main or El Tiempo off of Washington Avenue

What’s on your music playlist? Dance music, e.g. the Wobble or line dancing with a mix of country, pop, 80s and easy listening.

What is your dream vacation? Italy or a tropical beach

What is your favorite TV show? Any shows that are produced by Tyler Perry

Complete this sentence: Most people wouldn’t know that … I have a background in martial arts.

What are some of your personal hobbies? I enjoy creating, decorating and designing for party events. I also enjoy getting home decorating ideas from TV shows.

Last book you read? “The Next Place,” a book for grief and losses

Last movie you saw? Tyler Perry’s “Dairy of a Mad Black Women”

Any kids? Pets? I consider all our patients with special needs and physical/mental disabilities my kiddos. My last pet was named “Mylo” short for My Love. May he rest in peace.

Favorite BCM/Medical Center hangout? Rice University jogging trail would be considered my favorite hangout for exercise and self-care