Harvest of Hope Summer 2022

L auren Thorne’s every work day is brimming with must-do’s as the Harvest of Hope Office Manager and Human Resources Director: every day is completely and overflowingly full. In a recent interview, Thorne described how much of her job takes place behind the scenes, which is the way she contributes to keeping her two programs running smoothly. Thorne is able to interact with most staff and many clients in her multifaceted duties. From setting up the group rooms every morning to processing payroll and back again to managing client appointments with their care team, she has the opportunity to positively impact HOH in countless ways.

Thorne shared that she enjoys all aspects of her job, but especially when she gets to talk with clients. With each HOH client interaction, Thorne hopes she brings a moment of positivity into each client’s day.

Thorne was looking for a career change (she worked in retail and customer service in the past), when she found her current position. She felt immediately that the job description resonated with her and that her skill sets and past work and personal experiences were a good fit for herself and the organization. The HOHmission, she says, is one she wholeheartedly believes in. She applied online in late 2021, landed an interview, and was initially hired

as an Administrative Assistant; but her value was quickly recognized and she was promoted to her current roles within just two months.

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