David's Corner

I recently had a delightful conversation with Charlene Mitchell, Director of Emergency Services for our newly merged Compass Housing Alliance division. Charlene oversees critical services for unhoused individuals including 310 shelter beds, a feeding program and hygiene center. We talked about her passion for serving others and leading teams with compassion, empathy and grace. Please take a short coffee 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 Charlene and I. David Health, Justice and Hope

I would like you to meet Michelle Bickford, Senior Accountant, working in the Tri-Cities area. She recently celebrated her four-year anniversary at LCSNW, having worked extensively on the financial integration of Compass Housing Alliance. Michelle enjoys supporting staff who do the frontline program work with timely expense reimbursements and reporting of charitable donations. A recent empty nester, she's learning golf and is a loyal Seahawks and Mariners fan. Please join our conversation. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Michelle and I. David Health, Justice and Hope

While visiting our offices in McMinnville, OR, I met Eveliina Wallace (in kiddo size chairs!) and helped dedicate a new playground at LCSNW's A Family Place Relief Nursery. Eveliina is the Home Visiting Program Manager and they provide in-home support to parents of children age 0-5. Away from work, she enjoys road trips to the beach, theater and time with her husband and eight grandchildren. She gave me an idea for a fun and unique activity for the executive team I'm checking into. Please join our conversation at David's Corner. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Eveliina and I. David Health, Justice and Hope

I would love you to meet Jessica Stovall. She took a few moments from a packed seasonal schedule to tell me about her role as Program Coordinator for Santa for Seniors, a national program based in Tacoma. The team works to reduce isolation for seniors through year-round gifts, acknowledgements and intergenerational connections. Jessica wears many hats working with volunteers, community partners and senior organizations. Keeping in the holiday spirit, we shared our favorite family treat recipes for Lefse and Special K's. Please join us at David's Corner. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Jessica and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I would like you to meet Sarana Pallebage, a Mental Health Clinician with our MCS District in Portland. Sarana is former immigrant from Sri Lanka who loves working with LCSNW clients from many different cultures and experiences. He is a practicing Buddhist monk who brings mindfulness and reverence to his life and his work. Sarana offers good counsel for all of us seeking work-like balance. We had other time-sensitive videos to bring you first, but are delighted to introduce Sarana now. Please join us at David's Corner.  Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Sarana and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

As we head into Benefits Open Enrollment season, I would like you to meet Erica Winters, Benefits Manager. Erica joined LCSNW this time last year and is passionate about working with employees to get the best benefits for themselves and their families. She highlights some lesser known benefits you might like to know about. Away from work, she's a mom, gardener and "passenger princess" motorcycle rider. Please join our delightful conversation at David's Corner. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Erica and David. David Health, Justice and Hope