Pronouced:
Ya-ya-ning-uuu-tss "Are you listening?"
w-ya-ya-ning-sun "Yes, I am listening"
Please click here and listen to phrases #59 & #60 for pronunciation
Please join us in Welcoming this week's New Hires!
First up, we have Jarod DeCoteau. Jarod has accepted the position of Maintenance Worker for the facilities department. Welcome Jarod! We can't wait to see you out and about.
What work experience do you want to share with your new co-workers?
Good attitude
Respect
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
24 years
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I have a 14 month old
I love cooking
Next up, we have Alexandrea Doucette. Alexandrea has accepted the position of Accounts Payable Clerk in the Health Services Business Office. Welcome to the team Alexandrea!
What work experience do you want to share with your new co-workers?
I have 10 years experience in admin, management, and legal. I enjoy working in teams and am always excited to lead as well.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
I grew up in Washington and spent a few years in Southern Cali. Loved the area so much we came back to Washington, missed it too much.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I was in a Tlinget pagent when I was 4 or 5. My great grandparents moved here from Holland and the others from the Philippines.
Next we have Josh Jones. Josh is transfering and has accepted the position of Utilities Technician in the Utilities Department. Congratulations on your newly acquired position!
How long have you worked for the Tribe?
1 year
What excited you most about your newly acquired position?
That I'm doing my Dad's old job
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I like to spend most my time with family and when I'm not I like to be outside
Please join me in Welcoming Susan Mitchell. Susan has accepted the position of Accounting Associate for the Foundation Department. Welcome Susan!
What work experience would you like to share with your new co-workers?
Running a non-profit in memory of my daughter. 25+ years experience of accounting service and also running a nursery with my spouse for 10+ years. Felt it would be a great fit working with the Foundation.
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
I have lived in the area for 40+ years, but working in the Tacome/Seattle are for 30+ years. It's nice to be back working in the area.
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
Enjoy everything there is to know about gardening and plants.
Anything we can do to help others is always something to strive for.
Is there anything you would like to share about your culture and/or heritage?
My Spouse is Native from OK, my children also have Native heritage. Am grateful to be a part of the community and culture.
Last but definitely not least, we have Kate McMillan joining us. Kate has accepted the position of On-Call Elder's Cook in the Children & Family Services department. Welcome Kate! We are lucky to have you.
How long have you worked for the Tribe?
December 2022
What excites you most about your newly acquired position?
The opportunity to share love through good food
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I'm a potter
I Love to bake bread
