OneWorld employees honored at milestone anniversary events
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”
― Voltaire
Talk to anyone who is passionate about their work at OneWorld, and very quickly you’ll hear evidence of their drive for excellence.
That drive exists among newer members of the team. But a large number of employees have shared their excellence with the OneWorld community for years – and that longevity was on display during recent employee recognition events.
The events honored employees celebrating milestone anniversaries of 5, 10, 15 and 20 or more years at OneWorld. Kristen Schuling, Training and Organizational Development Manager, said this year is the first of what will be an annual tradition.
“We wanted to recognize the value the employees have brought to the organization over their years of service,” said Schuling. “By creating an event where folks could take a break from work and socialize over a meal, we were able to create an environment where connections were rekindled and appreciation flowed.”
In addition to the opportunity to kick back and celebrate with colleagues, the anniversary events helped shine a light on the enduring expertise and service longstanding employees bring to OneWorld.
Because some employees did not receive this type of recognition during their own most recent milestone year, the 2025 events also included anyone who had previously celebrated a significant OneWorld anniversary.
In total, 231 employees were invited to participate, including 107 who have been with OneWorld for at least five years; 67 for at least 10 years; 35 for at least 15 years; and 22 for at least 20 years.
The following are those who have been part of OneWorld for at least 20 years:
- Courtney Allen Cowardin, Associate Medical Director of Women’s Health
- Erica Chaidez, Medical Assistant II
- Teresa Chavez, Enrollment & Financial Services Supervisor
- Maria Cortes, Obstetrical Case Manager
- Henry Dethlefs, HCHN Medical Director
- Elizabeth Drickey, Credentialing, Contract and Compliance Specialist
- Sarah Dworak, Performance Improvement & Training Coordinator
- Nely Garcia, Health Assistant IV
- Ana Gudino, Performance Improvement Specialist
- Heather Hanssen, Mobile Operations & Outreach Supervisor
- Therese Hennessy, Pediatric Physician
- I Fen Houng, Dentist
- Martha Lagunas, WIC Clerk
- Longfellow Marquez, Behavioral Health Therapist, LADC Trainer
- Sarah Miller, Chief of Medical Services
- Lucia Morales, Medical Records Technician
- Pat O’Hanlon, Community Health Educator RN
- Susan Ovalles, Health Assistant III
- Eli Portillo, Medical Assistant III
- Andrea Skolkin, Chief Executive Officer
- Grace Sourile, WIC Health and Nutrition Educator
- Juanita Valadez Garcia, Operations Supervisor
OneWorld appreciates all its employees for their dedication to providing high-quality Care for All People. Congratulations to all who celebrated milestone anniversaries!