Brianna Nelson

Meet Brianna Nelson
Position: Surgical Technologist
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: 8/12
Background/Educations: I am a graduate from St. Cloud Technical and Community College with my AAS Degree in Surgical Technology.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being able to help make a difference in the lives of the patients.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. Bridesmaids
What is your favorite color? Purple
Do you have a nickname? Bri
What are your hobbies?: Hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors!

Mariko Ruettimann

Meet Mariko Ruettimann
Position: Reception/Registration Associate
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: 10/21
Background/Educations: Graduated High School in 2017. Got my AA in 2018 and studying at SCSU to get my BA in criminal justice. Planning to graduate in 2020.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to meet new people and work by helping others.
Do you have a nickname? Rico

Juris Zelenko

Meet Juris Zelenko
Position: Physical Therapist
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: 5/29
Background/Educations: The College of St. Scholastica: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. The College of St. Scholastica: Master's degree in Exercise Physiology. The College of St. Scholastica: Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I look forward to working with those within the community to improve their overall health and mobility. I have a particular interest in the vestibular system/dizziness disorders, and concussion rehabilitation. I look forward to learning and growing as a clinician from the wonderful team already established at FirstLight. I am also excited that I have the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of Mora and the surrounding areas.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Good Will Hunting 2. The Rocky Series 3. All Marvel Movies
What is your favorite color? Green
Do you have a nickname? Juri
What are your hobbies?: Martial arts, blacksmithing, woodworking, reading, cooking, outdoor activities.

Kasson Larson

Meet Kasson Larson
Position: IT Intern
Start Date: 6/24
Birthday: 5/13
Background/Educations: 6 years at Pine Technical and Community College. Degrees in computer programming, computer science, network administration and cyber security.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Applying what I've learned in a real world setting.
What is your favorite color? Purple
Do you have a nickname? K.C.
What are your hobbies?: Playing games and tinkering with computers.

Daniel Ovick

Meet Daniel Ovick
Position: IT Intern
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: 11/15
Background/Educations: High School diploma. Currently attending Pine Technical and Community College. I have 3 semesters completed and 2 more to go.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The learning experience
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Iron Man 1 2. Avengers 3. Avengers: Endgame
What is your favorite color? Blue
Do you have a nickname? Dan
What are your hobbies?: Music, gardening, and spending time with family.

Elizabeth De Gracia

Meet Elizabeth De Gracia
Position: Referral Specialist
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: 10/19
Background/Educations: M.A. in leadership from Concordia University. B.A. in Global Studies from University of Minnesota.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to work with my new team and to meet new people.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Bridesmaids 2. Wedding Crashers 3. Gumpy Old Men
What is your favorite color? Black
Do you have a nickname? Libby
What are your hobbies?: Running, fishing, and traveling.

Stormy Sitz

Meet Stormy Sitz
Position: Pharmacy Student
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: 5/22
Background/Educations: High School: Braham Area High School. Undergrad: NDSU, Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Pharmacy School: North Dakota State University.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? To learn from such a great pharmacy team and to serve the community so close to home.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Proposal 2. Any Nicholas Sparks movies
What is your favorite color? Blush pink
Do you have a nickname? Stormy (my first name is Lindsey)
What are your hobbies?: Going out for coffee with friends, bible study, hanging out on Rush Lake, and going to concerts.

Tuesday McAuliffe

Meet Tuesday McAuliffe
Position: Pharmacy Student
Start Date: 6/24/19
Birthday: January 1st
Background/Educations: Completed a Bachelor's of Science in chemistry at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Spent six years at Target Corporation in various roles from sourcing to finance. Currently a 4th year pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in Duluth completing a dual PharmD/MPM degree.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning more about the differences of an outpatient pharmacy compared to a typical community pharmacy.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Dirty Dancing 2. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire 3. The Lion King
What is your favorite color? Green
What are your hobbies?: Running half marathons. Reading: fantasy, dystopian, and drama.

Nathan Nelson

Meet Nathan Nelson
Position: PT Student
Start Date: 6/20/19
Birthday: 12/31
Background/Educations: Graduated from the University of Kansas with an liberal arts and science degree in May 2019. Looking to attend graduate school for exercise science in various locations. I currently live in Sandstone, MN. I have 5 siblings along with 6 nieces and 2 nephews.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working with new people and learning new information that will help me grow in my field of interest.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Coach Carter 2. The Revenant 3. Glory Road
What is your favorite color? Red
Do you have a nickname? Nate Dog or Nater Gator
What are your hobbies?: I like to go snowboarding, playing basketball, paintballing, and lifting weights.