BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS WITH SAAD NADEEM

After his first year at UH, Saad was almost finished with one of his degrees, which inspired him to pursue a second degree. When he realized he was nearly done completing his second degree by his third year of college, Saad decided to pick up a third degree in Public Health.

“I wanted to go into the preventative side of medicine. I asked myself, ‘Why don’t we go to the root of the problem?’ which is preventative care,” says Saad, “Human nutrition, kinesiology, and public health all play a role. I did these degrees because I know I can use the knowledge as a doctor in the future to educate my patients better.”

Saad will begin medical school this fall. Although he is still deciding what college he wants to attend, his top choices are in Houston’s surrounding areas, including Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M-Galveston, and McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

“In the future, I plan on using the knowledge I’ve gained to open up my own clinic. I want to return to my country of Pakistan and serve there as a physician,” says Saad, “I’m also interested in world health and would ultimately like to be involved with Doctors Without Borders.”

Doctors Without Borders is a charity providing humanitarian medical care in conflict zones and countries affected by endemic diseases.

“I’m interested in world health because I know that not everyone has access to it, and even if you do, plenty can’t afford it,” says Saad, “When my parents migrated to the United States, they couldn’t afford medication. I want to serve a community of people and be there for them as a physician.”

Saad signed a petition every semester that would allow him to take an overload of classes. Throughout his four years of college, Saad took between 21 to 24 hours of courses per semester.

Although taking an overload of classes presented many challenges, the support he received from his family helped Saad push through the obstacles he faced. His biggest inspiration was his grandmother, who always wanted Saad to pursue a medical career.

“My grandmother passed away three years back, but she always wanted me to be the first person in our family to study medicine and serve the community,” says Saad, “That’s been my motivation. I want to fulfill her dream.”

Saad completed his undergraduate degree with a triple Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Human Nutrition & Foods, and Kinesiology and a triple minor in Biology, Business Administration, and Management & Leadership. Saad walked across the stage twice for the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Education.

“For other students here in Webster, my advice is to be motivated and keep going. I know that life is a rollercoaster, but the most important thing is resilience,” says Saad, “I learned that there’s always a positive in every negative. Focus on that, and you’ll be fine. Just keep going.”

We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of our Webster team! These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to their roles, and we are confident that they will make valuable contributions to our City’s development and well-being. Their passion for our City’s growth and commitment to service is evident, and we are excited to see how their unique views will enhance our collective efforts.

Public Works

Alma Contreras is one of our newly appointed Custodians for the City. Boasting a remarkable custodial experience spanning over 15 years, Alma has previously served as a lead custodian for the Pearland Police Department and Alvin ISD. In her current role, Alma is critical in upholding the cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance of various public spaces, encompassing City offices and community centers. Alma’s expertise and diligent efforts contribute significantly to creating a well-maintained environment for all individuals utilizing these facilities.

Human Resources

Valerie Martinez is our newest Human Resources Generalist. As the Human Resources Generalist, Valerie provides excellent customer service to City employees, uploads job announcements, processes employment applications, coordinates pre-employment testing, and verifies invoices. Before working for the City, Valerie worked for Texas City and Dickinson ISD. Valerie received her degree in General Studies at the College of the Mainland. Her dad, who retired from the City, is one of her main inspirations for working in Webster. Valerie looks forward to providing service-oriented work and creating great relationships with City employees.

Public Works

Introducing one of the City’s newest Custodians, Christiana Landry brings a wealth of custodial experience to the Public Works Department. Prior to joining the Public Works team, Christiana served as a custodial contractor at the Webster Fire Department since 2013. In her role, Christiana plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of public spaces, such as government offices and community centers. Christiana’s efforts contribute to fostering a pleasant and hygienic environment for City employees, visitors, and residents.