March 2024 Employee Spotlight - Lauren Calderwood
As we prepare to spring ahead , we here at Momentum are hopping with joy for this months Employee Spotlight - Lauren Calderwood! Lauren is a seasoned member of our Windham DSP Team! Lauren brings her passion and expertise to every project she touches. She has been a part of Momentum for 8 years contributing her skills and artistic flare through out our Windham office. We are lucky to have Lauren on our team, and as you will see, her Team agrees!
See what her co-workers had to say!
“Lauren has a patience and grace that cannot be explained but, it can be felt with your heart. Her organized and creative way, two talents that rarely coincide, is magical. The beautiful theme and holiday focused art that she facilitates is always a big hit with artists and the people who observe it. Thank you to Lauren for her long-standing devotion to everyone!”
“We are so grateful to have Lauren and her wonderful energy here in the Windham office! She brings a magical mix of cool and calm, with a dash of enthusiasm and a few scoops of good cheer. Lauren has worn many hats here: artist extraordinaire, aquarium mastermind, and valiant volunteer, just to name a few! In our building, you can see her influence everywhere you look, from our peaceful sensory room, to bright bracelets on the wrists of participants, to the smiles that she spreads among staff and participants. Thank you, Lauren, for everything you do- big and small- that makes our program so special.”
“I treasure Lauren and the participants do also. She is kind, joyful and wonderful to be in her company. If there is a holiday then Lauren is throwing a party. She gives her all to make each day special from her art classes to the garden to her many outings and volunteering.”
“Lauren is thoughtful, dedicated and just awesome! We love Lauren!”
“I’ve enjoyed working with Lauren. when first here; she showed me around and informed me on the cts that come here. She is highly motivated and always eager to do whatever needs to be done. She comes up with creative things to do for each and everyone of the clients who signed up for an activity. Cant say enough about Lauren “
Get to know Lauren!
How Long have you been with Momentum ?
“8 years”
What do you like most about what we do here?
“I love that there is a wide variety of interests and goals between everyone therefore we end up in so many great places in the community!”
What is your Favorite Momentum moment?
“There are too many good moments to pick one favorite. I really enjoy the little moments though. Seeing goals be met on our walks, when someone learns a new craft or gets a new high score in bowling, all of that stuff is my favorite”
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
“Teleportation.”
What is one thing people don't know about you , that they would be surprised to find out?
“I think everyone in the Windham location knows just about everything there is to know about me. Most people are surprised to know I have been skydiving though.”
What show(s) are you currently Binge watching, or books you are reading?
“I like most crime shows or sci-fi. Always looking for suggestions on new ones to watch!”
What is one thing on your bucket list ?
“To travel outside of the US more. I have only traveled outside of the country once and that was to Canada.”