Today is the second installment of "Meet Our Staff," as we venture into our Diversity, Health & Wellness Program to introduce you to Marilyn!
Name: MARILYN ANDERSON
What do you do at CCC?
I am the Diversity, Health and Wellness (DHW) Program Coordinator. I work via a SAMHSA grant and our focus population is minority gay men but we are free to test all individuals for HIV and Hep C. We provide testing and treatment for individuals who may or may not be positive. They include referring for substance use, mental health, psychiatry, etc. We also provide case management services to clients by assisting them with housing, job searches, food, medical insurance, clothing, etc.
How long have you been at CCC?
I started at CCC in January 2013 as a DHW Case Manager.
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Illinois, but raised in Vegas.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Berchtesgaden, Germany
What is your favorite food?
I have way too many for just one favorite, but some of my tops are sushi, foie gras, ma po tofu, and whole steamed crab with ginger and onion!
Who is someone you look up to or admire and why?
I'll keep the name a secret, but I admire this person because of who they are inside!
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
There are so many fun things to do in my spare time. Having a glass of wine with good friends, watching a movie in bed, vacationing, reading….
What is your favorite place in Las Vegas?
In an airplane above it, watching the lights fade as I fly off to another country!
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and why?
My little Meg (cat) that I have right now. Why? Because she's awesome!
What would you choose as a career if you were not in this field?
I'd write novels
What is your favorite thing about working at CCC?
I adore the people I work with… best bunch ever!
What words of wisdom do you have to share?
"The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of." - Pascal
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