David's Corner

I had a great conversation recently with Carlos Rosas. Carlos joined us seven years ago as a social worker and grew into leadership to become the Program Supervisor of the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program in Seattle today. He's passionate about helping refugee youth find quality foster care as they start their lives in a new country. It's important to him being a person of color to show others there is a place for them in his career. His work/life balance is his family and trusting his team to support one another. Please join us! Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Carlos and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I was in the Tri-Cities just before Christmas to see first hand their amazing Holiday Lane operations to provide gifts for hundreds of families in need. There I met Amy Marinoni, Senior Advancement Manager, who led the team for this impressive community effort. She's a morning person who loves the mountains and readily gives kudos to her Tri-Cities colleagues. Afterward, I joined Amy as they prepared to welcome the parents of more than 100 children that day. It sure got me in the holiday spirit! Please join us. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Amy and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

I recently met Maggi Gerhard, HR Generalist, in David's Corner for Part II of our fun "turn the tables" interview, following Part I last week. She asked me a couple questions that I found touching and we did a rapid fire volley I really enjoyed. Maggi is a great interviewer. Come join us! Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Maggi and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Normally I'm asking the questions in a David's Corner conversation, but I was delighted to have the tables turned on me when Maggi Gerhard, HR Generalist, took the reigns of the interview. (Winning a contest put her in the driver's seat!) We cover a wide range of topics from how to create a unified organization to the more humbling revelation of my worst fashion mistake. Our conversation is in two parts. Grab some coffee and join me in the hot seat! Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Maggi and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Today, David talks with Angela Blankenship with A Family Place in Yamhill County. She's been with LCSNW since 2014 and was recently promoted to the role of Therapeutic Early Childhood Program Supervisor. She speaks of her passion and vision for supporting families and children and how she practices self-care in the great outdoors. Grab some coffee and come join us!   Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Angela and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

Juliane Rohr probably has one of the toughest jobs in the agency as a Community Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner with our Spokane team. In our conversation, she talks about how we can all be advocates for victims. She also shares some of her important self care tips, which includes frequent snuggles with a certain canine co-worker associated with the Spokane office. I hope you'll join us. Please make recommendations of colleagues to be highlighted in the future, and leave a comment below for Juliane and David. David Health, Justice and Hope

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