Classification Talk
On Wednesday November 28th we heard a classification from new Rotary member Daisey Sanchez. Daisey is the Director of Operations for Health Finders. Health Finders is a nonprofit community health center offering services that include medical, dental and eye care for non-insured or under insured patients in the Faribault and Northfield area. There are 22 staff currently that include hygienists, dentist, nurses, nurse practitioner, physicians, support staff and 2 community health workers.
The community health workers are Latino and Somali and they assist in their language and culture. This is a huge benefit to the patients who are able us have their assistance. Health Finders is a count-based program and is also supported by Allina and Mayo locally and Daisey described the local medical community support as AMAZING! Daisy says there will be an open house soon to show the community a recently completed lab. She also told us Health Finders is outgrowing its space and is currently searching for property in Faribault that will offer them more space. More to come on that in 2019!
Daisey shared with us that she moved to Minnesota in the mid 1990's from Texas. She enjoyed her life very much as she moved back and forth from Minnesota to Texas to be with her family as they worked in groves, orchards, and fields. She describes herself as a proud Texan with a Christian heart. Her siblings include 5 sisters and one brother, the seventh child to come along! Lucky boy!!
For 23 years now, she has called Faribault her home and has been married for 18 years this week (December 4th) to her husband. She says it has been a lot of work but worth it, they were married very young. Because of her hard work ethic, she has had many opportunities offered to her, but has only ever had four jobs. Director of Operations for Heath Finders allows her to be involved in the school district which she loves, and involved with law enforcement and to reach community members in need.
Daisey told us she did not prefer to do public speaking and she doesn't like her picture taken. Daisey you are a great speaker, your passion for Health Finders and helping other is crystal clear. You did a great job, and you are beautiful inside and out, so I am certain you photograph well too!
We are so glad you have joined us, you will do great as a Rotarian, as it seems this is a natural fit for you!