'IT IS VERY GOOD TO SEE YOU.' PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO HEAR THE PHRASE IN S'KLALLAM. PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEWEST HIRES.
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING ANITA (PRONOUNCED ANITHA) LEMIEUX. ANITA IS A NEW HIRE AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR IN OUR HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW POSITION, ANITA!
WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
- I HAVE 9 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING AS A CHILD & FAMILY THERAPIST IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SETTINGS. I ESPECIALLY ENJOY WORKING WITH VERY YOUNG CHILDREN AND HAVE TRAINING IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. I ALSO HAVE 7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ADVOCATE FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED/WORKED IN THE AREA?
- I HAVE LIVED IN KITSAP COUNTY FOR 20 YEARS AND WORKED IN BOTH SEATTLE AND KITSAP COUNTY OVER THOSE YEARS.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I LOVE GOING ON LONG WALKS IN NATURE.
- I HAVE TWO GROWING GIRLS WHO ARE THE LITTLE STARS OF MY WORLD.
- I HAVE 9 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING AS A CHILD & FAMILY THERAPIST IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SETTINGS. I ESPECIALLY ENJOY WORKING WITH VERY YOUNG CHILDREN AND HAVE TRAINING IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. I ALSO HAVE 7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ADVOCATE FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED/WORKED IN THE AREA?
- I HAVE LIVED IN KITSAP COUNTY FOR 20 YEARS AND WORKED IN BOTH SEATTLE AND KITSAP COUNTY OVER THOSE YEARS.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I LOVE GOING ON LONG WALKS IN NATURE.
- I HAVE TWO GROWING GIRLS WHO ARE THE LITTLE STARS OF MY WORLD.
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING ASHLEY TOM, ASHLEY IS A TRANSFER AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF ECE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM ASSISTANT. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR NEW POSITION, ASHLEY!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE TRIBE?
- 6 MONTHS.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- BENEFITS AND BEING FULL TIME.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I LOVE SOCCER.
- I LOVE BALLET DANCE.
- 6 MONTHS.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- BENEFITS AND BEING FULL TIME.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I LOVE SOCCER.
- I LOVE BALLET DANCE.
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING ELISE KRATZ! ELISE IS A NEW HIRE AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF TEMPORARY GUEST RELATIONS COORDINATOR IN OUR HERONSWOOD DEPARTMENT! WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW POSITION, ELISE!
WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
- I ADORE READING AND OWNED A BOOKSTORE IN POULSBO FOR 5 YEARS DURING THE PANDEMIC. THE CONNECTIONS I BUILT WITH READERS AND CUSTOMERS HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE. THRILLERS, ROMANCE AND CHILDRENS PICTURE BOOKS ARE MY FAVORITE.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/LIVED IN THE AREA?
- I HAVE LIVED IN POULSBO FOR 7 YEARS. I MOVED FROM KANSAS CITY IN 2014 AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THE AREA. I KNEW I WANTED TO LIVE NEAR THE WATER AND MAKE THE PNW MY HOME. I MOVED BACK TO KC FOR A JOB, BUT KNEW I HAD TO RELOCATE AGAIN, I'VE BEEN IN KITSAP EVER SINCE.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I QUIT MY JOB, SOLD ALL OF MY BELONGINGS AND MOVED TO SEATTLE WITHOUT EVER VISITING BEFORE.
- I WAS TERRIFIED OF CATS FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE. THEN I SAW A CAT AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY IN 2016 AND I TOOK HIM HOME. I'M NOW A CRAZY CAT LADY FOR GEORGE.
- I ADORE READING AND OWNED A BOOKSTORE IN POULSBO FOR 5 YEARS DURING THE PANDEMIC. THE CONNECTIONS I BUILT WITH READERS AND CUSTOMERS HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE. THRILLERS, ROMANCE AND CHILDRENS PICTURE BOOKS ARE MY FAVORITE.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED/LIVED IN THE AREA?
- I HAVE LIVED IN POULSBO FOR 7 YEARS. I MOVED FROM KANSAS CITY IN 2014 AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THE AREA. I KNEW I WANTED TO LIVE NEAR THE WATER AND MAKE THE PNW MY HOME. I MOVED BACK TO KC FOR A JOB, BUT KNEW I HAD TO RELOCATE AGAIN, I'VE BEEN IN KITSAP EVER SINCE.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I QUIT MY JOB, SOLD ALL OF MY BELONGINGS AND MOVED TO SEATTLE WITHOUT EVER VISITING BEFORE.
- I WAS TERRIFIED OF CATS FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE. THEN I SAW A CAT AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY IN 2016 AND I TOOK HIM HOME. I'M NOW A CRAZY CAT LADY FOR GEORGE.
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING KEVIN COOK. KEVIN IS A NEW HIRE AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ON-CALL. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR NEW ROLE, KEVIN!
WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
- I WORKED IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING FOR 10 YEARS.
- I WORKED IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FOR 6 YEARS.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED/WORKED IN THE AREA?
- 41 YEARS.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON.
- I LIKE THE OUTDOORS (SKIING AND BOATING).
- I WORKED IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING FOR 10 YEARS.
- I WORKED IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FOR 6 YEARS.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED/WORKED IN THE AREA?
- 41 YEARS.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON.
- I LIKE THE OUTDOORS (SKIING AND BOATING).
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING MATIKA MARINO. MATIKA IS A RE-HIRE AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF ON-CALL RECEPTIONIST/SCHEDULER IN OUR HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW POSITION, MATIKA!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE TRIBE?
- ABOUT 6.5 YEARS WITH A LONG BREAK. I'M JUST STARTING BACK AGAIN.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- SEEING MY PEOPLE COMING IN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I AM A LOVER OF NATURE, SUNSET CHASER.
- I AM RAISING AN EXTRAORDINARY CHILD.
- ABOUT 6.5 YEARS WITH A LONG BREAK. I'M JUST STARTING BACK AGAIN.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- SEEING MY PEOPLE COMING IN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I AM A LOVER OF NATURE, SUNSET CHASER.
- I AM RAISING AN EXTRAORDINARY CHILD.
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING MAKENZEE WELLMAN. MAKENZEE IS A TRANSFER AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN OUR NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR NEW ROLE, MAKENZEE!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE TRIBE?
- 9 MONTHS.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- LEARNING MORE ABOUT TREATY RIGHTS.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I LIKE GOLFING.
- I LIVED IN HAWAII.
- 9 MONTHS.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- LEARNING MORE ABOUT TREATY RIGHTS.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I LIKE GOLFING.
- I LIVED IN HAWAII.
PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING JOHN GRIGSBY. JOHN IS A TRANSFER AND HAS ACCEPTED THE POSITION OF TGA AGENT IN OUR TRIBAL GAMING AGENCY. WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW POSITION, JOHN!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE TRIBE?
- 11 MONTHS.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- NEW DUTIES.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I AM A VETERAN.
- I HAVE BEEN TO 8 COUNTRIES.
- 11 MONTHS.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
- NEW DUTIES.
WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
- I AM A VETERAN.
- I HAVE BEEN TO 8 COUNTRIES.
WELCOME, EVERYONE! WE'RE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE AT PGST, WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW CAREERS! :)
