Name: Angel Shafer
Job Title: System Administrator
Where do you hail from: I was born in a hospital in Lincoln; but I lived in Firth, NE until I was five. Then we moved to Lincoln, and I have been here ever since.
What is it they say you do: I train and support users on the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) software that is used to gather data on homeless and near homeless consumers in Lincoln and the Balance of State. I create reports, monitor data quality, and read lots and lots of regulations.
Who are your early influences/who inspired you most: My 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Kurtenbach, inspired me to work hard and learn as much as possible. I always expected I would be a librarian or a teacher. I guess in some ways I am sort of a teacher since I do teach software.
What has been your greatest source of career satisfaction/ proudest achievement: My proudest achievement is my son.
What is your passion/what you are drawn to/what motivates you/where do you hope to be in five years: My passion is learning, so I expect I will still be learning!
Family life/hobbies /community involvement: I enjoy spending time with my 16-year-old son and our dog. I like to read and learn about new things. I love to bake and enjoy sharing new recipes with my family and friends.
The quotation I live my life by is......
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful”.