Jesse Engdahl came to us a little over a year ago when we began our Launch program. With him came quite the bag of tricks: Jesse holds several degrees, he is an incredible writer and extraordinarily skilled at managing college applications, something many folks lack. Because Jesse has persistently continued his education, it has allowed him to hold a bevy of information and build broad skill set, including the ability t0 facilitate peer mediation, run groups, and act as a writing coach. More than anything, though, Jesse Engdahl is a great example of someone in recovery who is always of service. If you need something, I’m sure that Jesse will be there in a heartbeat. He’s kind, funny, and walks with an open heart.
The staff rained some beautiful accolades on Mr. Engdahl. Check it out:
“Jesse is the best work husband ever! Kind thoughtful hard working, makes my life so much easier… Also a dear friend.” – Noelle Rodriguez
“If I need something done for a client that is outside the box, Jesse is the man I send them to see. He seems to have an inexhaustible source of unique ideas for difficult problems, and quite frankly, he knows everyone. He is willing to stick with our clients through the most difficult of problems and doesn’t ever give up on trying to find a way to help them. Jesse is the guy I would go to if I ever needed something to do on a Friday night; he’s the concierge of sobriety.” – Joseph Rogers
“Jesse joined us about a year ago with the Launch of Launch. 🙂 His good-natured and creative approach to engaging the client has truly helped us to become a more well-rounded program. Jesse has a special way of finding what “clicks” with a client when it comes to the tricky work-school-life balance needed as our kids get busy with their new lives. He is an advocate for the child when it comes to figuring out what they need to satisfy their goals.” – Amanda and Chris Shumow
And now for Jesse’s answers to the 10 questions we cooked up for him:
1: You have several academic degrees, which do you find fits you the best and is the most applicable to your life?
Undoubtedly, I’ve mastered the fine art of critical theories.
2: What did you want to be when you grew up?
Peter Fonda in Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry
3: Are you a coffee or a tea guy?
I don’t abide tea-drinkers.
4: Yoga or Pilates?
Aren’t you a yoga teacher? (*No, Jesse, at least not yet!*)
5: If you could tell your younger self anything, what would it be?
Lighten up, boy …and learn French.
6: What is your favorite weather?
Santa Ana winds blowin’ hot from the north….
7: If you were a Muppet, which one would you be?
Hate to admit I’m probably Bert … but I want to be Ernie.
8: Why did you choose to work an adolescent/young adult population?
My surplus of teen angst.
9: Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Shopping with Noelle …but that’s just the tip of a glacier.
10: Why do you choose to work for Visions?
It’s next to Belwood Bakery! … and I wanted to learn from the best staff on earth.
Originally posted on October 30, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
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