Every month we focus on an outstanding staff member of the BCM Family. This month, it’s Mae Reyes with the Office of the Provost.

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.

Mae Reyes

Name: Mae Reyes

Title: Executive Assistant

Department: Office of the Provost

How long have you been at BCM? 3 years

What’s your favorite thing about working at BCM? My colleagues, hands down! I get to work alongside some of the most incredible people.

Where were you born? New Braunfels, Texas (Go Spurs!)

What is your favorite kind of food? Seafood

What is your favorite restaurant in Houston, and at that restaurant your favorite dish? My mother-in-law’s kitchen and her paella!

What’s on your music playlist? Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, Hillsong United, Stevie Wonder, City and Colour, Sade … I love music! This list could go on and on.

What is your dream vacation? Anywhere near the ocean.

What is your favorite TV show? When it’s not NFL season (Go Texans!), “So You Think You Can Dance” and “The Voice”

Complete this sentence: Most people wouldn’t know that I … have two kids in college.

What are some of your personal hobbies? Spending time with family, listening to music, reading, watching sports and exercising/cycling.

Last book you read? “Let Food Be Your Medicine” by Don Colbert, M.D.

Last movie you saw? “Into the Wild”

Any kids? Pets? I have three kiddos – one girl (20) and two boys (19 and 2). Yes, I started over.

Favorite food on campus? Pasta with shrimp from Morrison’s

Favorite BCM/Medical Center hangout? Sitting outside of the Commons soaking up the sun on a nice day.