Supporting Staff in Good and Challenging Times: Alexandra Bassett, Leave Manager

“At Dungarvin I feel like everyone’s opinions and thoughts matter,” shared Alexandra Bassett, Leave Manager. We agree! Alexandra is a crucial member of our Human Resources team, responsible for our large staff’s employee time-off requests. She makes sure our work-life balance…is balanced! Get to know her better through ‘5 Questions with Alexandra Bassett’

1. Where were you born?
I was born in Glencoe, MN but I have lived in six states throughout my life. Minnesota always has my heart!

2. Why do you have a passion for this work?
While I don’t get to work directly with persons served, I am passionate about helping our employees who work with those person’s served. To be able to assist people through the difficult times in their lives, as well as times to celebrate is truly rewarding.

3. What is your most treasured possession?
A painting my great aunt did of my grandmother, and my youngest daughter on the beach 6 just six months before my grandmother passed.

4. What do you most value about the Dungarvin team with whom you work?
Collaboration! At Dungarvin I feel like everyone’s opinions and thoughts surrounding any idea matter.

5. Who are your heroes in life and why?
My heroes in life are my husband, and his family. My in-laws are the most gracious, and supportive people and those qualities have trickled down to give my husband the greatest characteristics. He is someone I can depend on and look up to for patience, and calmness.