Personnel Profiles

Employee of the Year


Facilities Management continuously strives to recognize the efforts of the women and men who give their very best in ensuring that the Health Science Center lives up to its honor as one of the finest institutions in the University of Texas System. Aside from its Employee of the Quarter program, Facilities has a vigorous Employee of the Year program that selects that special individual from those who have been previously selected for the quarterly recognition that truly stands out as the best of the best.


At our Facilities Management Department Meeting, Dr. Charlton Ph.D., Associate Vice President, presented the award for Employee of the Year for 2022 to Sophia Luis, a Financial Specialist assigned to the Financial Operations division of Facilities. Sophia was previously selected as Employee of the Quarter for the April - June quarter of 2021.


Sophia was selected by a committee of peers, a cross section of Facilities that reflects the department's diversity. From housekeepers and plumbers to utilities and drafters, the committee selected Sophia as truly deserving of the award. During her time here, Sophia has exemplified knowledge, dedication, and reliability to the department and to this institution.


Sophia is a treasured team member with great institutional knowledge. She is recognized as a valuable resource by her team in facilitating complex issues.


Sophia is an extremely valuable part of the Facilities Management team and was well deserving of the honor of being recognized as the Facilities Management Employee of the Year for 2022.