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New Hires 2/2/2024

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'Thank you for being here.' Please refer to the link at the bottom of the blog for the correct pronunciation in S'Klallam. Please join me in welcoming this week's new hires and transfers. :)
 
Please join me in welcoming David Robinson. David is a new hire and has accepted the position of Legislative Attorney in our Legal Department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, David!
 
David Robinson
 
What work experience do you want to share with your new coworkers?
- I was an assistant attorney general/senior assistant attorney general for 6 years at the Wyoming Attorney General's office. For the past 2.5 years, I was a senior administrator at the Wyoming Department of Health. 

How long have you lived/worked in the area?
- Just moved back to the area after being in Wyoming for 8.5 years, where I took my first job out of UW Law. 

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- We have 2 cats, 2 dogs and dozens of house plants. We once had a tortoise named Pillow, but he escaped out the back door.
- I lived in Armenia for a few years doing community service. 
 
Please join me in welcoming Nikki Venneman. Nikki is a transfer and has accepted the position of Forest and Conservation Program Manager in our Natural Resources Department. Good luck in your new position, Nikki!
 
Nikki Venneman
 
How long have you worked for the Tribe?
- 16 years.

What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- Serving my Tribal community in a new capacity.

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I'm a mom to 4 kinds.
- I'm a retired commercial diver of 20 years. 
 
Please join me in welcoming Jennifer Simons. Jennifer is a transfer and has accepted the position of Lead Receptionist/Scheduler in our Health Services Department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Jennifer!
 
Jennifer Simons
 
How long have you worked for the Tribe?
- Two years.

What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- I love meeting new people and getting to know all our regular patients. 

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I like to look for rocks! My house has way too many of those rocks that I look for. 
 
Please join me in welcoming Mychal Oliver. Mychal is a transfer and has accepted the position of Community Health Representative in our Health Services Department. Good luck in your new position, Mychal!  
 
Mychal Oliver
 
How long have you worked for the Tribe?
- 4 years.

What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- Learning computer skills. 

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I love to hunt.
- I love to work on the water. 
 
Please join me in welcoming Sarah Shaw. Sarah is a transfer and has accepted the position of Community Health Coordinator in our Health Services Department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Sarah!
 
Sarah Shaw
 
How long have you worked for the Tribe?
- I have worked here as a Nurse Case Manager for 7 years.

What excites you about your newly acquired position?
- I am excited to work with our prevention team and special projects to get more education and support services to the community. I look forward to creating more projects with the Health Services Department to strengthen the health and wellness of PGST.

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
- I used to own a vegan restaurant in Seattle, but now I can't turn down a good piece of bacon.
- I love being outdoors, especially in stormy weather. 
 
Thank you to the transfers for remaining loyal to PGST! And welcome to David, we hope you enjoy it here as much as everyone else! 
 
New Hires 1/19/2024
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