Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: OT Student

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 4/8

Background/Educations: Attended Superior High School, UW-Stevens Point for Bachelor's majoring in Health Science with minors in coaching and psychology. Currently attending UW-LaCrosse for Masters in Occupational Therapy.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to learn more first hand knowledge and skills from my experiences.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Anything Disney 2. Walk Ride Rodeo 3. The Last Song

What is your favorite color? Mint green or pink

Do you have a nickname? Tay

What are your hobbies?: Softball, volleyball, basketball, and spending time with family and friends. Spending time at our family cabin on the lake.

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 11/23

Background/Educations: 4th year pharmacy student at UMN College of Pharmacy - Duluth. BS Biochemistry from UMN Twin Cities.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning how the team has overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Hamilton 2. Interstellar 3. Iron Man

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Exploring local parks and nature spots, running, and playing video and/or board games.

Position: OT Student

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 11/10

Background/Educations: I earned my Bachelor's Degree at Western IL University in exercise science with a minor in psychology. Taught senior fitness at several assisted living facilities. Currently earning my Masters in Occupational Therapy at St. Scholastica.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Expanding my knoweldge in all areas.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Sandlot 2. Any Batman Movie 3. Creed

What is your favorite color? Blue and green

What are your hobbies?: Watching movies and my favorite Chicago teams (Bears and the White Soxs). Trying all types of cuisine.

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 9/21/20

Birthday: 3/6

Background/Educations: BSN from the University of Minnesota. Currently in the Masters program at Minneapolis School of Anesthesia.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting experience in a rural setting and meeting new people!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Tommy Boy 2. The Proposal

What is your favorite color? Turquoise

What are your hobbies?: Hunting, fishing (especially muskie), scuba diving, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and anything outside.

Position: Medical Assistant Student

Start Date: 9/16/20

Birthday: 12/8

Background/Educations: I have worked as a CNA/TMA for the past two years and I'm now finishing the medical assistant program at Pine Technical and Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to finish my journey as a student while making a positive difference in my own local community.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Pride and Prejudice 2. The Princess Bride

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Betsy

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy writing, hiking, camping, and spending time with family.

Position: Medical Assistant Student

Start Date: 9/16/20

Birthday: 1/30

Background/Educations: I am from Pine City and go to Pine Tech for medical assistant.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am most excited about becoming a team member and helping people.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Blind Side 2. Top Gun 3. Definitely Maybe

What is your favorite color? Teal

Do you have a nickname? Cait

What are your hobbies?: Fishing, duck hunting, and hanging out with my family.

Position: Medical Assistant Student

Start Date: 9/16/20

Birthday: 3/10

Background/Educations: Pine Technical College

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being able to learn and experience what goes on behind the scenes when it pertains to a medical assistant.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Fast and the Furious 2. Harry Potter 3. Life of Pets

What is your favorite color? Yellow

What are your hobbies?: Camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Position: Medical Assistant Student

Start Date: 9/16/20

Birthday: 1/23

Background/Educations: Graduated High School. Graduated College - Medical Assistant 2020. EMT education. Phlebotomy certificate.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? To help overs and learn new things everyday.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Mel Brooks movies 2. Green Mile 3. Quiet Space

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Gardening and wood working. I enjoy walking, riding my bike, and swimming.

Position: Environmental Services Tech

Start Date: 9/14/20

Birthday: 11/12

Background/Educations: University of Minnesota - Morris. Class of 2020 BA in anthropology.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Making a positive difference in my community and helping give fellow staff a clean place to work.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Inglourious Basterds 2. The Great Gatsby 3. O Brother, Where Art Thou

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Jake

What are your hobbies?: I play 8 different musical instruments. My favorites are nyckelharpa, mandolin, and guitar.

Position: Hospital RN

Start Date: 9/14/20

Birthday: 10/01

Background/Educations: Graduated with associates degree in nursing from Pine Technical and Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to start my nursing career at a rural hospital. I love being able to get certified to work in multiple areas through the hospital itself and to start gaining knowledge as a registered nurse.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Other Woman 2. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 3. The Town

What is your favorite color? Black

What are your hobbies?: Reading, reality television, crime podcast, succulent gardens, enjoying the sunshine with my children, fishing, and bonfires with my family.