Gladys Adjei Poku

Born in Kumasi, Ghana to a family of 8. Have 5 younger brothers who shaped my personality as a leader due to the constant intervention to bring discipline with their fighting, bickering and lack of teamwork.

Graduated from University of Ghana with a BS in nutrition in 1981.

Migrated to the US in 1988.

Graduated from New York University with BS in Nursing.

Lived in New Jersey (a few months); California (2 years); New York (4years); Rhode Island (1 year); Utah (almost 16 years 6 months now)

I have worked at the University Hospital the whole time I have been in Utah. First with 5 West and 5 East (5 East is no more), then with Resource, then with 4 north (Now called CVMU).

Awards

Equity and Diversity Awards, April 2010
University of Utah Staff Excellence Award 2008
University of Utah College of Nursing Alumni Board Award 2006
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics Board Award 2002
Currently the manager for CVMU and AIM-B inpatient units.

Hobbies

Baking

Favorites

Work: working with people

Food: Blue berries and Corn