Jozy Bardsley
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: Tea

Hobbies: Long distance running, playing for SFCFC semi-pro soccer in Sioux Falls.

A little-known fact about me is my two front teeth are fake because BMX bike accident at 12 years old.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Italy because they are the most Celiac-friendly country to visit.

The best advice I’ve ever been given is get comfortable being uncomfortable if you want to grow.

The last great TV show or movie I saw was Gray’s Anatomy.

If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be money because I could feed, clothe and educate everyone I encounter.

Emily Eggleston
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: Wolsey, SD

Hobbies: Walking my dog, spending time with friends and family, watching Netflix, making bracelets.

My most unusual talent is I can easily write backwards on windows.

The best advice I’ve ever been given is do what makes you happy.

My childhood crush was Dylan O’Brien.

The last great TV show or movie I saw was Shadow Hunters.

One of the items on my bucket list is snorkeling!

Patrick Miller
Maintenance Technician

Hometown: Sioux Falls

Hobbies: Gardening, guitar, camping and dancing.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Outer Space because I’d love to see all of Earth at once!

The best advice I’ve ever been given is attitude determines outcome!

If I could have an unlimited supply of anything for the rest of my life it would be tacos because who doesn’t want more tacos?

If I didn’t have to work, I would farm on my homestead.

Kimberly Nelson
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: Sioux Falls

Hobbies: Yard work, biking.

The last great TV show or movie I saw was Maverick, Top Gun.

Kris Zortman
Shelter Assistant

Hometown: Sioux Falls

Hobbies: Concerts, golf, volleyball, reading, fishing.

A little-known fact about me is I spent a year in Japan teaching English.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Australia because I want to visit my roommates from my year in Japan.

If I were famous, I would be famous for “Retired teacher gets 20 hole-in-ones.” Dream on!

The best advice I’ve ever been given is live well, laugh often, love much.

My childhood crush was Shawn Cassidy.

Sara Burtis
Database & Prospect Research Coordinator

Hometown: Odzak, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Hobbies: Painting, cycling, yoga, reading, travel.

A little-known fact about me is I am a massive Formula 1 Racing fan.

If I were famous, I would be famous for my artwork.

The worst style choice I ever made was buying anything from Hollister.

My childhood crush was Orlando Bloom.

One of the items on my bucket list is attend to Belgian Grand Prix.

Bethany Howell
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Moscow, Idaho

Hobbies: Essential oil creating, yoga, meditation, massage classes, training my dog, hiking, camping, reading, writing.

A little-known fact about me is I spent six months training as a home birth assistant.

My most unusual talent is Seated Ashiatsu – foot massage (using my feet as a tool).

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Thailand to an elephant rescue because I love their birth practices, colors, culture and conservation.

The worst style choice I ever made was dying my hair blonde and leaving my eyebrows brown.

The last great TV show or movie I saw was Where the Crawdads Sing.

Tori Kniesche
Intern

Hometown: Wayne, NE

Hobbies: Traveling, shopping, spending time with family.

A little-known fact about me is I have five siblings.

My most unusual talent is shaking my eyes.

My childhood crush was Zac Efron

The worst style choice I ever made was long shorts and long socks.

The last great TV show or movie I saw was Mario Movie.

Livia McFadden
Residential Youth Counselor

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Hobbies: Running, dancing, singing, tanning

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Greece or Italy because I’m obsessed with Greek culture and Mamma Mia.

If I were famous, I would be famous for singing.

One of the items on my bucket list is to travel around U.S.