MIND 24-7 Team Spotlights – June 2022
Kristi R. Stovall | July 5, 2022
As a team of innovators with a mission to transform the delivery of behavioral health care, our MIND 24-7 team changes the lives of people struggling with their mental health every day. Each month our leadership team recognizes recent efforts to go above and beyond to make a difference by members of our team, and has selected the following individuals for the JUNE 2022 MIND 24-7 TEAM SPOTLIGHTS to be celebrated company-wide and showcased on all our social platforms. CONGRATULATIONS LINDA, MONICA, ALBERT, AND DANIELLE! Let’s take a minute and get to know them a little better …
LINDA RODRIGUEZ – HUMAN RESOURCES
“Linda is amazing at communicating with our new team members as they are onboarding and assisting them with any issues that may come up. She always has a smile on her face and is SO helpful and welcoming.”
Kristin Fogle
What does working for MIND 24-7 mean to you?
It means having a sense of purpose! It means compassion and dedication for the population we serve and coming together with an amazing group of people to create, build and deliver mental health services to the children and adolescents in need.
What inspires you to wake up and come to work every day?
Commitment! The confidence and support I get from my team inspire me to be committed to doing my best every day! I am inspired by the people I have seen overcome adversity and use their experiences to help others rise above.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that not many people know.
I love Karaoke and I love to dance!! I have two left feet, I can’t carry a tune, life is short, so do the things that make you happy if what you do isn’t hurting anyone! Live, Love and Laugh!!
MONICA MARTINEZ-BLAIR – NURSING
“She always comes to work with a smile and is on time. She goes above and beyond. She is very easy to work with and is a team player. “
David Winter
What does working for MIND 24-7 mean to you?
We have an amazing work culture and that in and of itself creates a family like work environment that motivates me to learn something new from my co-workers and the population we serve every time I work.
What inspires you to wake up and come to work every day?
Knowing that I am given the resources to truly make a positive impact in a child or adolescent’s life.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that not many people know.
Knowing that I am given the resources to truly make a positive impact in a child or adolescent’s life. I’m a crazy dog lady and have four fur babies that often come with us when my husband and I take our RV camping.
ALBERT BALINGIT – NURSING
“Albert is a great team player who is very knowledgeable with most of what is needed to get the job done. I have seen Albert go above and beyond with our patients even when he is not charge by engaging in difficult situations and help out. Albert sets a tone for great leadership. Albert is personable and selfless, he is approachable and has respect for all staff. I love working with him.”
Ngwi Etiendem
What does working for MIND 24-7 mean to you?
Being able to assist people with mental health and detox issues in my community.
What inspires you to wake up and come to work every day?
Being able to help my patients and being able to work with an amazing healthcare team.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that not many people know.
I love watching Disney movies.
DANIELLE LUKEMANN – NURSING
“Danielle works extremely well with our patients both Adults and Kids. Danielle always goes above and beyond advocating for patients, and communicating with staff when she feels that one of our patients may need us without the patient asking. “
Teresa Spicer
What does working for MIND 24-7 mean to you?
Being able to make a difference and offer my ideas from experiences at other facilities.
What inspires you to wake up and come to work every day?
I have some of the same experiences that they do, I didn’t have anyone to talk to when I was growing up. So If I can make a difference with just one person a day … I’ve done my job.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that not many people know.
I really care about the work that I do in wanting to make a difference in the client’s life. Hopefully, God willing I will be able to open up my own group home.
Do you know a team member who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, or our fellow team members? Please click HERE and complete the form below to nominate the team member(s). Once a month we will select someone for the MIND 24-7 TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT.