Author: JBrown@welia.org

Brendan Kapella

Brendan Kapella

Meet Brendan Kapella
Position: Anesthesia Student
Start Date: 3/9/20
Birthday: 6/11
Background/Educations: BSN at St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Masters program at Minneapolis School of Anesthesia.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working and learning from the excellent CRNA's.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Shawshank Redemption 2. Gladiator 3. The Mighty Ducks
What is your favorite color? Green
Do you have a nickname? Kapella
What are your hobbies?: Studying for anesthesia school, hockey, anything active, and watching my 5-month old son grow.

Wendy Kenmir

Wendy Kenmir

Meet Wendy Kenmir
Position: LPN
Start Date: 3/9/2020
Birthday: 9/8
Background/Educations: I have attended Anoka Technical College for my EMT licensure. I attended Rasmussen College for my LPN.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am most looking forward to the new experience of working in a clinic setting. The shorter drive to work will definitely be a bonus for me!
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Sound of Music 2. Return to Me 3. Just Like Heaven
What is your favorite color? Orange
Do you have a nickname? Grandma Wendy
What are your hobbies?: Camping, fishing, and traveling.

Tina Lesher

Tina Lesher

Meet Tina Lesher
Position: Reception/Registration Associate
Start Date: 03/09/2020
Birthday: 11/30
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? People focused and caring facility that is close to home.
What is your favorite color? Purple or Red
What are your hobbies?: Gardening, woodworking, walking, and crafting.

Sharla Becker

Sharla Becker

Meet Sharla Becker
Position: Coding Student
Start Date: 03/04/20
Birthday: 1/28
Background/Educations: Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Health Information Technology/Coding. Ashford University, Public Administration, BA.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to learn the in's and out's of the HIM department.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2. The Princess Bride 3. Knives Out
What is your favorite color? Purple
Do you have a nickname? Shar
What are your hobbies?: Reading, walks with my husband and our dogs, and cuddling my cats while binge watching tv.

Jessica Nelson

Meet Jessica Nelson
Position: Surgical Technologist
Start Date: 02/24/20
Birthday: 03/18
Background/Educations: Associates Degree in Surgical Technology
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I have heard nothing but great things about Welia and its amazing staff! Can't wait to be a part of such a great team.
What is your favorite color? Blue
What are your hobbies?: Gardening, floral design, and spending time with family.

Kyle Edwards

Meet Kyle Edwards
Position: Paramedic
Start Date: 02/24
Birthday: 10/11
Background/Educations: St. Cloud State University, BES in Life Science. SCTCC: EMT and Paramedicine
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Skills application, training, and new environment.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Inglourious Basterds 2. Step Brothers 3. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
What is your favorite color? Green
What are your hobbies?: I enjoy spending time with my family in any capacity.

Bryce Norby

Bryce Norby

Meet Bryce Norby
Position: Phlebotomist
Start Date: 1/27/2020
Birthday: 09/15
Background/Educations: I am currently attending Pine Technical and Community College and am in the Practical Nursing program. I attended Bemidji State for three semesters for generals and came back to Mora. I graduated from Mora High School in 2017.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to learn a lot of things that will be new to me, and work with an awesome group of people.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Unbroken 2. Sandlot 3. Saving Private Ryan
What is your favorite color? Blue
What are your hobbies?: Hunting, fishing, being outdoors, dog training, and hanging out with friends and family.

Jade Hawkinson

Jade Hawkinson

Meet Jade Hawkinson
Position: Patient Service Specialist
Start Date: 1/13/2020
Birthday: 8/15
Background/Educations: I attended William Kelley High School and plan on going to UWS online in the fall.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to be a part of the friendly work environment.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Happy Gilmore 2. The Lizzie McGuire movie 3. Anne of Green Gabels
What is your favorite color? Blue
What are your hobbies?: I like to do outdoor activities in the summer such as rollerblading, hiking, and having campfires. In the winter I spend time with friends or have movie nights.

Katlyn Lombard

Katlyn Lombard

Meet Katlyn Lombard
Position: Occupational Therapist
Start Date: 1/13/2020
Birthday: 9/10
Background/Educations: I went to school at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. My undergrad is in psychology with a minor in statistics, and I'm currently wrapping up my graduate degree in occupational therapy.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am originally from Pine City and very excited to be closer to home. Additionally, I've heard such wonderful things about the rehab department (and others as well), and I am excited to be a part of such a great team.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Star Wars: A New Hope 2. Thor 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
What is your favorite color? Yellow
Do you have a nickname? Kate or Katie
What are your hobbies?: I like to garden, crochet, do craft projects, bake, and visit state parks with my husband. I also spend a lot of time wrangling our 4 month old kitten, Millie.