Every month we focus on an outstanding staff member of the BCM Family. This month, it’s Mona Lobo with ambulatory operations.

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.

Mona Lobo

Name: Mona Lobo

Title: Senior Project Coordinator

Department: Ambulatory Operations

How long have you been at BCM? I interned at Baylor from October 2017 until I was hired in May 2018, so 8 months as a full-time BCM employee.

What’s your favorite thing about working at BCM? There is never a dull moment or a boring day! I love coming into work! I have the best boss ever (Mike Cassidy) and my team members Alicia Brade and Kim Rokyta create a super-positive and highly supportive atmosphere around me.

Where were you born? Doha, Qatar

What is your favorite kind of food? Biryani and hamburgers

What is your favorite restaurant in Houston, and at that restaurant your favorite dish? Thai Gourmet. My favorite dish is the crab fried rice (it’s yummy!)

What’s on your music playlist? Bollywood (all the time!)

What is your dream vacation? I dream of holidaying on some beautiful secluded island with a special person, lots and lots of food and unlimited Wi-Fi!

What is your favorite TV show? That’s a tough one! I have two favorites: “Star Trek” and “Murder She Wrote”

Complete this sentence: Most people wouldn’t know that I … was a Zumba instructor.

What are some of your personal hobbies? Reading, dancing and annoying my daughter (ha ha!)

Last book you read? “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman

Last movie you saw? “Aquaman”

Any kids? Pets? I have a feisty, high maintenance but oh-so-loving 8-year-old princess!

Favorite food on campus? Wings and chicken shawarma sandwich from Mary O’s

Favorite BCM / Medical Center hangout? Believe it or not, it’s my cubicle! It’s my space, and I don’t have to share it with anyone!