Executive Assistant Tamara Hart has worked for Dungarvin for 13 years, starting her career back in in September 2011 as an Administrative Assistant. Since that fateful day, Tamara has been an integral part of our team. Take a peek below at her experiences, achievements and what makes her a valued member of our company through '5 questions with Tamara Hart:'
"Many organizations have a mission statement, but day in and day out I see our case management department actually lead with and live out that mission,” shared Emily Neuzil, Assistant Department Supervisor. Emily, born and raised in Minnesota, has been with Dungarvin a little over three years but has been supporting others in similar ways since she was 17. Get to know this dedicated individual better through ‘5 questions with Emily Neuzil:’
“I’ve had such a fulfilling career at Dungarvin because it comes naturally to me, cultivates some of my talents, and I’m able to assist wonderful humans who are also in the process of doing the same things for themselves!”
Nicole Worman knows the drill. Having started her career as a direct support staff in 1997, she worked her way up to a Residential Program Coordinator. Then she spent approximately nine years as a Program Manager (known as an “OPD” – Operational Program Director – in Minnesota) before taking the next step to a new position, Operational Manager, in 2023. Now she oversees a tight-knit team of three Program Managers in Minneapolis.
David Jones has lived a full life. A life-long athlete, he started competing in judo at three years of age. Growing up, he won numerous championships, including national ones. By 1987, he had moved to Colorado Springs to train for the Olympics. While he didn’t achieve Olympic gold, he did channel all of that determination into a pursuit of fitness that even saw him compete in Mr. Universe contests. Along the way, he developed a career that was equal parts entrepreneurial and service oriented. “People come into life with certain things they are supposed to do, for me that was sports and helping other people,” he says. “This work comes natural; it is easy for me.”
"At Dungarvin I feel like everyone’s opinions and thoughts matter,” shared Alexandra Bassett, Leave Manager. We agree! Alexandra is a crucial member of our Human Resources team, responsible for our large staff’s employee time-off requests. She makes sure our work-life balance…is balanced! Get to know her better through ‘5 Questions with Alexandra Bassett’
"I’ve been able to have a fulfilling career here at Dungarvin because of the family- like environment and support,” shared Bruce. “Dungarvin has given me the opportunity to advance my career in the field. I am greatly appreciative of the guidance of my supervisors who keep me focused on Dungarvin’s mission statement and the people we serve.”
Tammy Pettet celebrated 15 years with Dungarvin!
“In a world where there is so much noise saying why someone can’t do something, I like to be one of the voices who says, why not?” said Talia Nelson, Case Management Assistant Department Supervisor. Talia has been with Dungarvin for nearly five years, recently transitioning from a case manager to overseeing Dungarvin’s case management contract with Ramsey County (Minnesota). Get to know this supportive, self-starter through ‘5 questions with Talia Nelson:’
Multiple members of the North Carolina team celebrated 20+ years with Dungarvin!
