Bria Braniff
Youth Care Provider

Hometown: Tehamah ,NE
What motivates you at work? Giving safety to kids who have never had it
A little-known fact about me is I’m planning my wedding
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Ireland
The last great TV show/movie I saw—or book I read—was The Guest List, Lucy Foley
One of the items on my bucket list is snorkeling on the reef

Lily Andera
Residential Youth Counselor

Hobbies: Spending time outdoors and reading
What motivates you at work? Having fun and positivity
The best advice I’ve ever been given is do what makes you happy
One of the items on my bucket list is visit someplace outside the U.S.
If I didn’t have to work, I would be outside in the summer

Rose Andera
Residential Youth Counselor

Teri Beeson
Education & Public Awareness Specialist

Hometown: Omaha, NE
Hobbies: Travel, concerts, traveling to concerts
What motivates you at work? Paying for hobbies of travel or concerts
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Ireland
One of the items on my bucket list is drive the Oscar Meyer Wiener Mobile
If I didn’t have to work, I would follow Pearl Jam on tour

Gena Bowers
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Renner, SD
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family
What’s your idea of a perfect day? Sleeping in and spending time at home
A little-known fact about me is I danced for 15 years
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Australia
One of the items on my bucket list is skydiving

Emily Fink
Project Manager

Hometown: Dodge, NE
What motivates you at work? Completing tasks on my to-do list
A little-known fact about me is I grew up in Nebraska. Most of my immediate and extended family live in Nebraska.
If I could travel anywhere, I would go back to Sitges, Spain

Nathaniel O’Hara
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Beresford, SD
Hobbies: Reading, skating, spending time with family and friends
How would your friends describe you? Goofy
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Italy
The last great TV show/movie I saw—or book I read—was the book, Red, White and Royal Blue
One of the items on my bucket list is to go on a hot air balloon

Meagan Pawczuk
Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Brighton, MI
Hobbies: Hiking
What’s your idea of a perfect day? A day surrounded with smiles/laughter with my family/kids
A little-known fact about me is I’m a dual citizen
One of the items on my bucket list is travel the entire world
If I didn’t have to work, I would annoy my children too much

Cali Taylor
Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Milbank
Hobbies: Running 5Ks
One of the items on my bucket list is take a hot air balloon ride

Devontrae Feild
Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Rapid City
Hobbies: Gym time, playing and watching basketball
What motivates you at work? Being able to provide for my daughter
How would your friends describe you? Laid back, relaxed
A little-known fact about me is My dad is the unit director here
The last great TV show/movie I saw–or book I read—was Django

Jessica Walton
Overnight Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Hobbies: Hiking, painting, reading, exploring National Parks
How would your friends describe you? High energy and passionate
A little-known fact about me is I own a tarantula
My most unusual talent is I can use a chainsaw to make art
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Antarctica

Ashley Jensen
Outpatient Therapist

Hometown: Eagle Butte
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, hunting, reading, dancing, singing, photography
What motivates you at work? Helping people become the best versions of themselves
A little-known fact about me is I auditioned for American Idol
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Paris during New Year’s Eve, ring in the New Year
One of the items on my bucket list is to hear the Big Ben Clock Tower Chime in London

Rachel Perkins
Forensic Interviewer

Hometown: Leavittsburg, OH
Hobbies: family time, board/card games, crafting
What motivates you at work? Helping children and families
A little-known fact about me is I lived in Hawaii for school
My most unusual talent is I can touch my tongue to my nose
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Egyptian pyramids
The best advice I’ve ever been given is Live for today—you might be dead tomorrow