New Kids on the Block!
Posted on January 26, 2021,
New Staff
Meet the newest members of the CHS Family…
We hope you will enjoy these video introductions to the most recent additions to our staff. Most of us can still remember how overwhelming those first days can be. So, look out for these folks, introduce yourself, and offer a warm welcome!
Special thanks to Melissa Jenkins, McKaela Larkin, and Sequoia Crosswhite for taking the time to make these videos for all of us to enjoy!
Meet Alicen Hauck - Mental Health Crisis Therapist, Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety
Meet Peter Fixsel - RTC, Sioux Falls Children's Home
Meet Vanessa King - RTC, Black Hills Children's Home
Dana Vandenberg - Occupational Therapy Student Intern, Community Based Services in Rapid City
Meet Dana Vandenberg, the new Occupational Therapy student intern in Community Based Services at CHS in Rapid City. Originally from David City, Neb., Dana has lived in Vermillion for seven years and is currently earning a doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
“I am beyond excited to be here and have already learned so much from the staff at CHS since starting on Jan. 4,” Dana says. “I look forward to learning more about the services provided at CHS and how Occupational Therapy can play a role in supporting and collaborating with these services.”
Occupational therapy combines Dana’s love of people, creativity, science and education. “I find that I’m continuously inspired by patients’ resilience, their willingness and abilities to learn to new things—and the profession’s versatility in partnering with community programs, healthcare facilities and schools to serve a variety of populations,” she says.
Laura Peterson - Promoted to Financial Analyst, Administration Building in Sioux Falls
As of January 11, Laura Peterson’s new title is Financial Analyst and Special Projects. It is a newly-created, full-time position in the finance department. Previously she was Accounting Manager and most recently worked part-time on auditing and other projects.