Rice County ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist

Isabel joined the GUH team in November 2022. She’s a Growing Up Healthy Coordinator and Rice County ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist in Northfield and Faribault.
Where did you grow up, and how long have you lived in the Faribault area?
I was born and raised in Orange County, California. I lived in Northfield from October 2016 to May 2021. I moved to Faribault in May 2021.
What is your educational and/or work background?
I’ve worked in customer service for over 5 years.
Why did you take this job with GUH?
I want to be able to help families.
What are your main job responsibilities?
I visit families that have younger children and present new books/toys each week.
What do you like most about the job?
When you find a way to help families, you have this amazing feeling in your heart – that’s the best.
What’s the most challenging part of your job?
At the moment not having a full caseload.
What are your hopes and dreams for the community where you work?
I hope that more families with young children in the community join ParentChild+.
What do you do for fun?
I love going to Target with my daughter.