Hi, I’m Becca Renn, and I’m a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; I’m new to the Maitri family. I earned my Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in 2015 from Moraine Park Technical College in Wisconsin, my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in 2019, and my Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Washington State University- Vancouver in 2024. I’ve spent the majority of my life in Wisconsin but moved out to Vancouver in the summer of 2021 for grad school. Growing up I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare, as helping others has always been a passion of mine. I’ve worked in the healthcare field for almost 15 years with 10 of those years spent working as a Registered Nurse. As a nurse I have worked in mental health in an inpatient setting, as well as acute care units. I’ve spent the past 6 years working as a travel nurse, which has allowed to work all over the country and meet people from all walks of life. While earning my doctorate degree I was fortunate enough to work in multiple mental health settings including inpatient, a crisis center, and outpatient private practice. I enjoy working with others and providing a safe and comfortable environment. I believe in treating others with empathy and compassion as you never know what someone may be struggling with.
Hi, I’m Cindy. I am new to Maitri as a BSS, however I have worked with vulnerable adults and children for more than 30 years. I obtained my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Ashford University in 2013 and my Masters of Science in Psychology with a concentration on Behavioral Health in 2016. My motivation for working in this field is to be an advocate for those with mental and physical health issues that break the mold. Everyone deserves to be seen and loved for who they are. We are all unique! I have one very lovable cat and two equally lovable German Shepherds. My favorite color changes with my mood and the season.
Hello There,
My name is Donnie.
Throughout my life I’ve had the great honor of working in many diverse and dynamic settings such as Alzheimer’s Care, Public Service and In-Home Care. The thread that binds these different worlds together is a passion for working in service of others and for the greater good of our communities. I am excited to be a part of Maitri and their mission to provide a compassionate, thoughtful space that is accessible to everyone in our community.
My name is Jackie Peterson and I am a behavioral support specialist with Maitri Mental Health. I am currently working on my MSW with a BA degree in family studies, and an Associate in addictions counseling. I have spent the past 9 years working in varying case management roles within the homeless and permanent supportive housing population and also as an addiction counselor.
I am honored to work with clients of all different populations and have learned so much from each of them over the years. I plan to become a LCSW so that I can provide mental health therapy to those who are struggling with trauma. I have spent a great deal of my own life struggling with the effects of trauma and have worked hard to become someone who has the capacity to work with individuals on their own journey. My goal would be that there are less people in this world who have to walk the healing journey alone. We all need one another and helping others has become my why in this life. I am proud and thankful to be where I am at today.
Hi my name is Katie Ahrens and my pronouns are She/Her/Hers
After working in the marketing and healthcare fields, I decided to focus my career in Mental Health. I saw, from personal experience and of those around me, how this type of work truly does have a positive affect on all body systems. From the Self we work outward. Through the practice of positive Self-Care you begin to create more compassion and awareness, not only for yourself, but your community.
I began working in the corporate world at a young age, went to college, and then had two babies, now 12 & 9. When I decided to return to work, I chose to seek out training in the Yogic Practice and became a teacher. This was extremely fulfilling and I found that my voice and compassion for people really made a difference. Helping people has always been my goal in life.
I love our Providers and all of our clients here at Maitri Mental Health. We offer a supportive and compassionate atmosphere. I work with all of our staff and Providers to work with referrals, billing, community services, contracts, and all areas of Operations.
You can find me here most days and I’m known to have an uproarious laugh! We laugh a lot here and my hope is to always encourage and support an open, giving, warm atmosphere. I believe in clear communication and setting goals to continue to extend our Mental Health Services to our greater community. To work towards further advocacy within our community, so that we may offer more mental health resources.
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Hello, my name is Tiffany, and my pronouns are she/her/hers.
I have lived in Vancouver, WA my whole life surrounded by love from a very large, supportive family. I love football, cookouts and family gatherings. The colors red, black & Tiffany green are my favorites. My Entire life I have wanted to help people and make a positive change, from working as a preschool teacher for 8 years, to Human Resources/Payroll for 15 years, to working in Elderly Care, I have met some amazing colleagues along the way that have taught me so much. I believe kindness does not cost anything; it is something the world could use more of, as one act of kindness can change an entire moment in someone’s life. Life is not always fair or kind to us, it’s in those moments when you are humble and help someone even when you are struggling, which is real Beauty and Strength. I am proud to be a part of Maitri Mental Health’s family as the Employee Resource Manager and look forward to all the years to come.
Favorite Japanese Proverb I live by:
七転八起
“Fall down Seven times, Stand up Eight!”
It conveys the idea of persevering through challenges and setbacks, emphasizing the importance of never giving up and continuing to try even after facing repeated failures.
My name is Dana Calvin and my pronouns are She/Her/Hers. After working several years as a Cosmetologist, I needed a change and started working in Office Management and Administrative Support. I’m grateful to be able to use my existing skills, in a supporting role, to help the community that I live in and love. I am honored to learn and grow, both professionally and personally, through my role within Maitri. Life has taught me that I can do more than I thought was possible, I can love more that I thought was possible, and that every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life.
Hello There,
My name is Donnie.
Throughout my life I’ve had the great honor of working in many diverse and dynamic settings such as Alzheimer’s Care, Public Service and In-Home Care. The thread that binds these different worlds together is a passion for working in service of others and for the greater good of our communities. I am excited to be a part of Maitri and their mission to provide a compassionate, thoughtful space that is accessible to everyone in our community.