David's Corner

I recently chatted with Christopher Ross, President of Compass Housing Alliance (CHA), about the next exciting chapter of the two Pacific Northwest organizations joining forces. I'm thrilled to welcome CHA's commitment and Christopher's personal passion for serving the unhoused with the mantra "Everyone Deserves a Home." This video is a great way to learn about the impressive depth of emergency services, shelter and housing that Compass brings to our communities. I'm honored to partner with this exceptional organization and know Compass and LCSNW together are going to do some amazing things. Please join us in this special edition of David's Corner.   Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Christopher and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I would like you to meet Sean Wright, Clinical Director for Spokane's Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Response Center, also known as "SAFeT clinical." Sean joined LCSNW 13 years ago as a therapist and grew into the staff support and supervision leadership role he holds today. We talked about good food, self-care in stressful jobs, and I found his "therapist-y" question of me insightful. Please join us.  Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Sean and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I had the most delightful conversation with Munira Farah, Clinical Supervisor in the GPS District. She and 21 colleagues from the Behavioral Health Counseling Services team recently moved from small offices in Kent, WA, to our SeaTac location. She strives to always be learning in her supervisory role and is passionate about supporting staff to enjoy their jobs and do their best. Parenting has changed this former introvert and current mom of two little ones in ways that will bring a smile to your face. Take a break and join us at David's Corner. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Munira and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Please join Heather Tinsley and me for a summertime edition of David's Corner. Heather is a Peer Support Specialist at our Relief Nursery in Klamath Fall, OR. -- a town of special fondness to me. In a team working with the whole family, she supports parents whose teens are experiencing behavioral and medical concerns. This kayaker and fledgling gardener is grateful to LCSNW for encouraging her to transition her career to this role. Let's meet up at David's Corner. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Heather and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I hope you can join my delightful conversation with Jasenka Cehajic, Program Manager with our Safe Route Immigrations program in Vancouver, WA. In her 27 years with LCSNW, she has helped hundreds of clients with immigrant and refugee services that are affordable and accessible. We spoke about the importance of advocacy, how she finds work-life balance and more. Please stop by David's Corner and meet Jasenka. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Jasenka and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I would like you to meet Collin Dow, Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA&I) Manager, supporting all of our districts from a home base of Kennewick, WA. He's passionate about improving processes to make them better for our clients and staff, and his team played a big role in our recent accreditation. He's also a busy dad and skilled home handyman, with a little help from YouTube . Please join us at David's Corner.   Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Collin and David. David Health, Justice and Hope