Asana Recovery Weekly Team Update: Welcome New Team Members!
Expertise and Dedication to Helping Those in Recovery
Congratulations to Pumpkin Bake-off Winners
This week’s annual Pumpkin Bake off was a tasty success!
Jessica C. won the first place prize for “Pumpkin Pasta with Pepitas” and took home a $100 Amazon gift card. Hot on her heels was second-place winner Emily O. with “Pumpkin Donuts,” which earned her a $50 Amazon gift card.
A special Honorable Mention was awarded to Tania M. for “‘Asana” Pumpkin Loaf,” which earned her a $25 Amazon gift card.
December Competition Announced: Ugly Sweater
On December 16th, pull out your ugliest Christmas sweater and strut your stuff. It’s more than an opportunity to rub your coworkers’ noses in your fashion superiority…it’s also a chance to win a $100 Amazon card!
New Hire Spotlights
Kayla Turner, Behavioral Health Technician
After losing 4 close friends to drugs and finding her own recovery, Kayla Turner, a new BHT at Asana Recovery, is passionate about helping others overcome addiction.
Kayla lives with her boyfriend, her nine-year-old son, Evan, and a five-pound Chihuahua named Sophie. The things that make her happiest are: creating positive connections, helping those who struggle and working on her own personal growth.
Kayla has a Medical Administration Certification from Everest College, studied HR Management at DeVry University and completed the Core Advocate Training for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault through the state of Washington. In addition, she served on active duty in the US Army from 2010 to 2013 and on the Washington National Guard from 2008 to 2010.
Bill K, Case Manager
Bill loves working with individuals who are struggling with addiction, helping them achieve success and happiness in all aspects of their lives. The new Case Manager at Asana Recovery will have ample opportunity put his passion into action here!
A native of Buffalo, NY, he’s an avid Buffalo Bills fan who also enjoys working out and riding his bike. He earned a BA in Secondary Education from Canisius College in New York. He’s taught in public schools and in prison. He and his wife have a seven-year-old daughter.
Bill has over 12 years of sobriety and has been an addiction counselor for 10 years. “We are all looking for happiness, and I love to share my story with others in hopes of inspiring them,” Bill says. “Happiness is inside out, and being happy starts with your heart and spirit.”
Michele Macklis, Behavioral Health Technician
Being in recovery herself, Michele is thrilled to join Asana Recovery as a BHT. “I want to help people change their lives like I did,” she says. She loves “seeing people thrive and grow and be helped by something I said or did.”
Michele has a daughter who lives in LA and is an occupational therapist. With a BS in Psychology from Antioch University, Michele also plays piano, guitar and violin – though she claims to not play well. We’re all our worst critic, right?
Max Shoar, Medical Technician
Max Shoar believes he can relate well with people who need help. As a new Medical Technician at Asana Recovery, he’ll be able to put his experience and good character to work helping others, which is something that makes him happy.
A 2022 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, Max loves sports.
Trivia
What are Buddy the Elf’s four main food groups?
Please submit your answers to HR. Correct answers will be entered into a draw for a $5 Starbucks gift card!