David's Corner

Would you help me welcome Nina Maus, our new Controller at LCSNW? She's responsible for many of our financial systems and processes. She may be a whiz at numbers, but she's also a Yellowstone fan who loves giving back by working for nonprofits. And that makes her a perfect addition to our team! Come meet Nina. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Nina and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Today, I had a great David's Corner conversation with Krysta Robinson of Klamath Falls, She's a Clinical Supervisor and clinician who works with clients needing mental health and substance use support. We talked about this important work, her family and her reputation for being a prankster with colleagues. Please join us. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Krysta and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Nancy McFarland loves working with "go-go" seniors as Program Manager for our Retired and Senior Volunteer Program based in Tacoma. We had a delightful chat about the contributions senior volunteers make, self-care and the beautiful quilts she makes, including one for LCSNW's centennial. I hope you'll join us! Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Nancy and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

While I'm away on vacation, guest host Heike Lake, Chief Operating Officer, talks with Chief Technology Officer Sergio Razo about the upcoming migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Sergio explains a long list of benefits in how we do our work and shares the many ways staff will have support throughout the transition. Please join us! Please make recommendations of staff colleagues to be highlighted in a future David's Corner and leave a comment below for Heike or Sergio. David Health, Justice and Hope

Today let's meet Oregon State Sen. Kayse Jama, who used to be on the LCSNW staff in Portland. I'm delighted that the "guest host" is Salah Ansary, Senior Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs. He and Kayse go way back, years before Kayse became a state lawmaker in 2021. They met when Kayse was an asylum seeker from Somalia and a client of LCSNW. Please turn on closed captions for best viewing. It's "CC" on the bar below the picture . Please make recommendations of staff colleagues to be highlighted in a future David's Corner and leave a comment below for Salah or David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Today let's meet Charles Tillmon, IT Specialist. In this role, he keeps our IT systems humming and has a reputation for providing "amazing" customer service to our staff. Off-hours he helps kids learn computers, loves basketball and cherishes what's important to him about his multicultural heritage. Come join us. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Charles and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Matthew Kuempel is on the frontline of client service as a Juvenile Justice Mental Health Clinician in the Tri-Cities. During Mental Health Awareness Month, he shares what he does for self-care and how he's been able to achieve work-life balance. He's been in several positions during his 8.5 years at LCSNW. Please join us! Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Matthew and David. David Health, Justice and Hope