Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Truman

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Jennifer TrumanName:  Jennifer Truman, LSCSW

Department: Behavioral Health

Title: Lead Behavioral Health Clinician

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve been at HPC for three months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I got into my field of work by accident. I loved my professor at K-State.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I only speak English.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“If it is to be, it is up to me.”

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are integrity, honesty and respect.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

Jennifer Truman with FamilyI like to hunt, and I love “Pitbull” Mr. 305.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I don’t have a bucket list. I believe in living life to the fullest daily!

What is your favorite food?

I love all food.

What is your favorite movie?

I always fall asleep during movies, so I don’t have a favorite.

What is your favorite hobby?

I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising and drawing.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

We have one dog. His name is Harley Davidson Truman, and he is half golden Lab and half Great Pyrenees.

Employee Spotlight: Mindy Beckwith

Employee Spotlight

Mindy BeckwithWe are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Name:  Mindy Beckwith

Department: Clinical Administration

Title: Clinical Director and Compliance Officer

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve been working at HPC since October 2023.

How did you get into your field of work?

I have always been fascinated by healthcare and science. I almost went to Med School to be a pediatrician, but nursing worked better for my family.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

No, but I would love to learn Spanish.

Mindy BeckwithDo you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

What values are important to you?

Honesty and integrity are important to me.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I come from a family of dairy farmers and florists, which is why I love gardening and being outdoors.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would like to buy a beach house and spend my winters there.

What is your favorite food?

I love anything Mexican or Indian.

What is your favorite movie?

“Bridesmaids”

What is your favorite hobby?

I enjoy gardening.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes! I have two pups, Theo (Dachshund mix) and Leia (Miniature Dachshund)

Employee Spotlight: Celiemar Ortiz Bruno

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Celiemar Ortiz BrunoName:  Celiemar Ortiz Bruno

Department: Patient Services

Title: Patient Services Representative

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have been at HPC for four months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I am passionate about doing things for others and helping people as much as possible. I love that what I do here fulfills that desire.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, I speak Spanish.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are loyalty, sincerity and empathy.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I am a pastry chef.

What is on your “bucket” list?

Celiemar familyI want to see my daughters fulfill their dreams.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is pechuga a la milanesa con tostones, o mofongo.

What is your favorite movie?

“City of Angels”

What is your favorite hobby?

I love to bake. I enjoy making cakes and decorating them.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes! I have a Chihuahua, a leopard gecko, a guinea pig and turtle.

Employee Spotlight: Hannah Carlisle

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Hannah CarlisleName: Hannah Carlisle

Department: Medical

Title: Vaccine Outreach Nurse

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve been with HPC for two months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I decided that I wanted to be a nurse when I went on a field trip in kindergarten. I continued that path with my high school and college choices.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, my Spanish is coming back to me.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“Be weird, be you.” -Jocelyn Carlisle (my daughter)

What values are important to you?

Honesty is so important to me. Honesty is who you are, what you say and all you do.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

If I wasn’t a nurse, I think I would work in a bakery or be a gardener. These are two things I enjoy but don’t have time for.

What is on your “bucket” list?

Hannah Carlisle and familySomeday I will take a vacation with just my husband. We have been married for 21 years and never took a honeymoon.

What is your favorite food?

I love a lot of foods, so I guess I’ll say my favorite comfort food is biscuits and gravy.

What is your favorite movie?

“Pearl Harbor” or “The Notebook”

What is your favorite hobby?

The past 19 years, my favorite “hobby” has been doing whatever the kids want, but I do love getting time to kayak or sew.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I do love animals! We have two dogs, a cat, and are taking care of our son’s bearded dragon while he is at college. Through the years we have had guinea pigs, hedgehog, hermit crabs, turtles, gecko and even a crawdad once.

Employee Spotlight: Courtney Bray

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Employee Spotlight: Courtney BrayName:  Courtney Bray

Department: Medical

Title: Medical Records

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve been working at HPC for three months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I have worked in healthcare since 2017. I started in environmental services, then moved to reception and worked my way up to medical records.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

I do not speak any other languages, but I would love to learn to someday.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” -Henry Ford

What values are important to you?

Employee Spotlight: Courtney BrayValues that are important to me are family, working hard and being kind to one another.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I have seven kids! I have three of my own kids plus four bonus boys. The looks of surprise that I get make me laugh.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would like to go skydiving!

What is your favorite food?

Mexican food is hands down my favorite kind of food!

What is your favorite movie?

“Sweet Home Alabama”

What is your favorite hobby?

I enjoy spending time with my family and a good book!

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I like animals but do not currently have any. I clean up enough messes with seven kids!  I don’t have time for animals.

Employee Spotlight: Nikki Balden

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Nikki Balden Name:  Nikki Balden

Department: Administration

Title: Administrative Assistant

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC? 

I’ve worked at HPC for almost two months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I was an admin/auditor for a company that audits federal food programs for three years before coming to HPC. I’m all about organization, efficiency and helping others- HPC allows me to do all of those things.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Does a 153-day streak on Duo Lingo count? I’m currently learning Spanish and would love to learn more languages in the future.

Nikki Balden's FamilyDo you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“Life is short, the world is wide. I want to make some memories.” -Mamma Mia

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me include kindness, honesty, patience and hard work. All of these are things I strive to be and value in others.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I wouldn’t say I’m super surprising, but despite my sunny disposition, I love emotional/inspiring movies that make me cry.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I have always wanted to go to Greece and am hoping to plan a trip there for my 30th birthday next year.

What is your favorite food?

I am always down for ice cream, a good brunch or sushi- it’s too hard to pick just one. I love food!

What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie is “Mamma Mia” one and two. They are the perfect mix of music, tears & tears of joy. I also believe “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy is superior.

Nikki Balden's CatWhat is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is going to concerts with my sister. We love live music and have been to three concerts this year!

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I love all animals! I adopted an 18 pound (previously 20 pound), five-year-old, orange/white tabby cat named Chauncey about four and a half months ago. He is the laziest and the cutest.

Employee Spotlight: Drew Meyer

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Drew MeyerName: Drew Meyer

Department: Development/Marketing

Title: Development Director

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?
I’ve been at HPC for nearly two months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I started in the fundraising/development world in 2016 with a temporary/seasonal position. I assisted with fundraising campaigns across the KC metro area.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, I’m fluent in “toddler.”

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“May the Force be with you.”

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are family time, a sense of humor, positivity and work hard/play hard.

Drew Meyer and familyWhat is something about you that would surprise people?

I have gotten heavily into Formula 1 racing in the past few years.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I’d like to be an extra in the background of a Star Wars show or movie. And then I’d write and publish a short novel giving my character an extensive and completely unnecessary backstory but cementing myself into the official Star Wars canon. Also going to Japan would be cool.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is ice cream or seafood if I had to pick real food.

What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie is “The Notebook.” Just kidding, it’s obviously “Star Wars.” “The Empire Strikes Back” if I had to choose one.

What is your favorite hobby?

I enjoy playing board games, but like the good ones.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes, I am an animal lover! I have a dog named Louie. He’s a rescue and a mix of a lot of breeds. I just say he’s cute and that’s what matters.

Employee Spotlight: Christopher W. Woodward

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Christopher W. Woodward, MA, LMACName: Christopher W. Woodward, MA, LMAC

Department: Behavioral Health

Title: Substance Abuse Specialist

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have been with HPC for four years.

How did you get into your field of work?

Eighteen years ago, I was in another profession and worked part-time as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor and I never left the profession.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Do movie quotes count as a language?

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory.” -Hartley Burr Alexander

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are hard work, teamwork and coffee.

Christopher W. Woodward and FamilyWhat is something about you that would surprise people?

My high school GPA would surprise people…

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would like to go on a Holy Land tour and a tour of the United Kingdom. I would also like to see my kid graduate.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite foods are steak and potatoes.

What is your favorite movie?

My favorite TV show is “Ted Lasso”

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is fishing with my family.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I am not an animal lover. No pets allowed.

Employee Spotlight: Iliana Mejia

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Iliana MejiaName:  Iliana Mejia

Department: Patient Services

Title: Patient Services Representative

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I have been at HPC for seven months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I applied for this position because I wanted something different for myself. Applying to HPC was a great choice.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, besides speaking English, my first language is Spanish.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.”        
Maya Angelou

What values are important to you?

Values that are important to me include family, loyalty, love, respect, kindness and happiness.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

Iliana Mejia with FamilyI don’t have kids of my own, but I have six nieces and eight nephews that love me like a mom.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I would like to travel the world with the person I love most!

What is your favorite food?

Chinese food and pizza are my favorite foods.

What is your favorite movie?

“The Notebook”

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobbies are singing and shopping with my nieces at Target.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

I love dogs but I don’t have any of my own yet.

Employee Spotlight: Crystal Albarran

Employee Spotlight

We are very excited to highlight one of our most valuable assets, our employees! Each month, get to know the HPC team in a fun, new way!

Crystal AlbarranName: Crystal Albarran

Department: Patient Services

Title: Patient Services Representative

Primary work location: Olathe

How long have you worked at HPC?  

I’ve worked at HPC for seven months.

How did you get into your field of work?

I have always wanted to work in a clinical office and to help others.

Do you speak any other languages? If yes, which ones?

Yes, I speak Spanish.

Do you have a favorite quote? If yes, what is it?

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible.” -Audrey Hepburn

Crystal AlbarranWhat values are important to you?

Values that are important to me are kindness, honesty, family and happiness.

What is something about you that would surprise people?

I don’t know, I am pretty boring.

What is on your “bucket” list?

I’d like to go to South Korea.

What is your favorite food?

Korean and Mexican food are my favorites!

What is your favorite movie?

“The Outsiders”

What is your favorite hobby?

I enjoy trips to Target and spending time with my family.

Are you an animal lover?  If yes, how many pets do you have and what kind are they?

Yes! I have 11 chickens and one dog. She is a Portuguese Water Poodle mix.