Category: NEW FACES

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.

Hannah Pignato

Meet Hannah Pignato
Position: PT Student
Start Date: 1/13/2020
Birthday: 3/25
Background/Educations: University of Jamestown Physical Therapy, Fargo North Dakota in my last clinical rotations and semester, Graduate May 2020. From Woodbury, MN. Currently work as a figure skating coach as well. Attended UW - River Falls for undergrad and played basketball.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to work in an outpatient clinic and working with a new group of physical therapists and help a new group of patients.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Greatest Showman 2. Bohemian Phapsody 3. A Star is Born
What is your favorite color? Blue
What are your hobbies?: Basketball, outdoor activities, working out, and playing board games.

Nicole Reed

Meet Nicole Reed
Position: Social Work Student
Start Date: 1/13/2020
Birthday: 6/12
Background/Educations: 2 year degree Psychology - Anoka Ramsey Community College. Currently 4 year degree Social Work - St. Cloud State University.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to gain experience in a busy and helpful atmosphere.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Lilo and Stitch 2. What Men Want
What is your favorite color? Yellow
What are your hobbies?: I enjoy hiking in the summertime, hangout out with friends and family, and listening to music.

Joshua Mettling

Joshua Mettling

Meet Joshua Mettling
Position: Pharmacy Student
Start Date: 1/13/2020
Birthday: 6/8
Background/Educations: Currently at U of M Pharmacy School. I used to be a route sales representative for a food company.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to know patients and staff.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Fight Club 2. Snatch 3. Inception
What is your favorite color? Green
What are your hobbies?: Smoking meat, exercising, and movies.

Derrong Lin

Derrong Lin

Meet Irene Lin
Position: Pharmacy Student
Start Date: 1/13/2020
Birthday: 5/20
Background/Educations: I am currently a 4th year pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited about learning the different patient care aspects that are essential in an ambulatory care setting at Welia Health.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. One Day 2. Harry Potter 3. The Farewell
What is your favorite color? Pink
What are your hobbies?: Swimming, reading, and hiking.