When Did You Start At Emmaus
October 28, 2019
What Originally Made You Want to Work For Emmaus?
As an HR professional, I have the privilege of helping people find and keep the right job, develop professionally, and engage in satisfying #WorkthatMatters. At Emmaus, I work to create a respectful, positive, and engaging work culture for our employees. When our employees are seen, heard, respected, and a part of the collaborative process our clients benefit by having tenured direct support professionals, who believe in our mission, and are committed to promoting client choice, advocacy, safety, and a life well lived.
What Has Been Your Most Memorable Moment at Emmaus?
There is no shortage of memorable moments at Emmaus. One memory that stands out is when three clients invited me to their home for brunch. When I arrived, one client gave me a T-shirt from our golf tournament that was given to him. He insisted I put the shirt on and wear it for our brunch. I happily obliged. Imagine my surprise when another client in the home came out of his room and asked if anyone had seen his Emmaus golf T-shirt! It turns out the client who gave me the T-shirt was pranking both me and his roommate. We laughed so hard, then I returned the T-shirt to its rightful owner.
What’s One Thing You’re Looking Forward to for the Future of Emmaus?
I summarize the work we do at Emmaus as work that matters. I love thinking about all the opportunities to do things that will make a lasting impact on those we serve. I want to look back on a long career with Emmaus and say that my contribution made others’ lives better. If that isn’t work that matters, I don’t know what is.
Are You Involved in Anything Outside of Emmaus?
I love to plant flowers, try to grow plants from seeds, and to work in my yard. My husband and I are avid concert goers and love a good concert in the park. We have fostered for the Humane Society of Missouri for over 10 years. I am active in my church and love a good Ladies Bunco Night. I also enjoy community theater and try to see as many musicals as I can each year.I love to plant flowers, try to grow plants from seeds, and to work in my yard. My husband and I are avid concert goers and love a good concert in the park. We have fostered for the Humane Society of Missouri for over 10 years. I am active in my church and love a good Ladies Bunco Night. I also enjoy community theater and try to see as many musicals as I can each year.