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'"Welcome, come in! Are you well?" Please refer to the link at the bottom of the blog for the correct pronunciation in S'Klallam. 
Please join me in welcoming the most recent New Hires & Tranfers!

Please join me in welcoming Alexandrea Doucette
. Alex is a transfer and has accepted the position of Grants Coordinator in the Health Services department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Alex! 
 
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE TRIBE?
2 years & 4 months

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUTH WITH YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
I am excited to dive deeper into grants. To work more in project development and marketing as I complete my certification in Digital marketing and E-commerce. And happy to help Health Services in a new way 😊

WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I am Tlingit & I grew up with martial arts. 
Taekwon doe, Karate and now diving into kick boxing ( with chris) for health and fitness 😊

Please join me in welcomingJessica Greene. Jessica has accepted the role of Dental Health Aide Therapist in the Health Services department! Good luck in your new role, Jessica!
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE TRIBE?
13 years

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT WITH YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED POSITION?
I am super excited about helping people and reducing wait times at dental!

WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I love waterfalls
I am coaching a little league softball team for the very first time and it is super fun!

Please join me in welcoming Orville Hills. Orville is a new hire and has accepted the position of Surveillance Observer in the Tribal Gaming department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Orville! 
 
Orville Hills
 
WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
I have worked in surveillance for 15 1/2 years

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED OR WORKED IN THE AERA?
I moved to WA in 2002 and worked in tribal gaming for the last 15 1/2

WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I love collecting sports cards and playing my old records

Please join me in welcoming Woody Utrapiromsuk. Woody is a new hire and has accepted the position of Dentist in the Health Services department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Woody! 
 
Woody Utrapiromsuk
 
WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
I'm very happy and honored to work with the PGST Health Clinic. I look forward to meeting everyone. 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED OR WORKED IN THE AERA?
I have lived in Washington State off and on since 2001. 

WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I have an addiction to cars
I love my family (Don't tell them) 


Please join me in welcoming Conner Enos. Conner is a new hire and has accepted the position of Surveillance Observer in the Tribal Gaming department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Conner! 
 
Conner Enos
 
WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
I was a store manager at Spirit Halloween for 2 years. I thought it was time to do something new.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED OR WORKED IN THE AERA?
I was born in Bremerton then moved to Virginia when I was 3. I lived there until 10 then moved back and have been here since.

WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I'm a big fan of history and I love cats


Please join me in welcoming Vivian Garcia. Vivisn is a new hire and has accepted the position of Civil Legal Attorney in the Court Services department. Wishing you the best of luck in your new position, Vivian! 
 
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WHAT WORK EXPERIENCE DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH YOUR NEW COWORKERS?
Hello everyone. I'm Vivian Garcia, the Tribe's new Civil Legal Attorney. I studied at the University of Washington School of Law and Conell University, focusing on Environmental organizations, state and federal agencies. I look forward to using this background to serve the Port Gamble S'Klallam commmunity and to getting to know all of you!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED OR WORKED IN THE AERA?
I''ve lived in Washington for almost five years, but I'm new to the the Port Gamble S'Klallam Community and looking forward to getting to know it better.

WHAT ARE TWO INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
I used to work in wildlife conservation and would've continued in that field if I hadn't decided to go to law school. 

I love to cook! One of my favorite pastimes is trying new reciped and learning to cook new things. 

Welcome, everyone! We had a lot of new hires the last couple weeks. I hope you all enjoy it here at PGST and in your newly acquired roles. 
 
Please click here to hear the phrase in S'Klallam - it is #4 & 2 on the list.