Category: NEW FACES

Position: CMA

Start Date: 1/7/19

Birthday: 3/26

Background/Educations: Graduated from Anoka Tech in 2015 with an Associates of Science. Became certified through the AAMA shortly after. I have been working for Fairview for 3 years.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to know people in town since I recently moved here to Mora.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Back to the Future 2. Jurassic Park 3. The Dark Crystal

What is your favorite color? Green

What are your hobbies?: Gardening and camping

Position: HR Representative - Volunteer Coordinator

Start Date: 1/2/19

Birthday: 1/10

Background/Educations: Bethel University

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being part of an organization that continues to create a better future for it's patients and employees.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Bridesmaids 2. Elf 3. This is 40

What is your favorite color? Black

What are your hobbies?: Running, going to movies with friends, and spending time with my family.

Position: ED Support Staff

Start Date: 12/10/18

Birthday: 10/12

Background/Educations: South Central High School. Butler Community College - Associates of Science completed. Pine Technical and Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The new experiences

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Grey's Anatomy 2. The First 48 3. Fixer Upper

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Cook new recipes, paint, hanging out with my dog Greyson, and do DYI project.

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Start Date: 12/3/18

Birthday: 5/25

Background/Educations: LPN, currently attending Lake Superior College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working with an amazing team of people.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. Elf

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Running, spending time with my family, being out on the lake.

Position: Dietary Aide

Start Date: 11/26/18

Birthday: 6/26

Background/Educations: Forest Lake High School. Oliver Thein Cosmetology License.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? So excited to be a part of FirstLight team. I love health care and helping people. I love cooking and interacting with others!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. What Lies Beneath 3. Sweet Home Alabama

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Bobbi

What are your hobbies?: Swim, cook, play with grandkids, and yoga.

Position: Hospital RN

Start Date: 11/26/18

Birthday: 3/24

Background/Educations: AD in nursing science, Anoka Ramsey Community College, BD in fine arts, IADT, Chicago

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to learn all different areas and move around in the hospital setting.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Steel Magnolias 2. Shawshank Redemption 3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

What is your favorite color? Aqua Blue

Do you have a nickname? Chels

What are your hobbies?: Sewing, jogging, gardening, hiking, camping, and sports/activities with kids.

Position: ED Support

Start Date: 11/26/18

Birthday: 12/20

Background/Educations: I am currently enrolled in the nursing program at Pine Technical College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am very excited to be a part of a wonderful team. Everyone seems so nice and very helpful. Seems like such a great team to join!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Instant Family 2. Steel Magnolias 3. Gran Torino

What is your favorite color? Black

What are your hobbies?: I love spending time with my son. He is such an amazing boy. He is so smart and funny. I just love watching him and being with him. As a family we have a lot of hobbies that include camping, skiing, riding 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and lot of family gatherings.

Position: Clinic RN

Start Date: 11/26/18

Birthday: 2/25

Background/Educations: Associates Degree, currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree at Bemidji State University.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? New adventure and meeting new people.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (1 and 2). 2. Jurassic Park (all of them) 3. When Harry Met Sally

What is your favorite color? Depends on the time of year

Do you have a nickname? Chris

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy spending time with my family and our animals on our hobby farm. I also enjoy hiking, gardening, and quilting.

Position: Nursing Assistant

Start Date: 11/12/18

Birthday: 4/30

Background/Educations: Nursing assistant course at Pine Technical College. CNA at Ecumen North Branch.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working in a hospital setting to gain more experience.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Safe Haven 2. The Longest Ride 3. Tangled

What is your favorite color? Black and Purple

Do you have a nickname? Cat

What are your hobbies?: Singing, occasionally reading, sleeping, anything with my son.

Position: Hospital RN

Start Date: 11/12/18

Birthday: 11/17

Background/Educations: Anoka Ramsey Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being part of a team that provides exceptional care to all patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Crash 2. The Life of David Gale 3. March of the Penguins

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Family, friends, going out to eat, sports, fishing, working out/exercising, and netflix.