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 | Laura Pickens Laura Pickens is pleased to have joined the Carroll College Wellness Center in January of 2004 as the Office Manager. She has several years experience with medical administration and is currently enrolled in the nursing program at Carroll. Laura has lived in Montana for the past 15 years, residing in Helena for the majority of that time. While away from Carroll she spends time enjoying the outdoors camping, fishing, hiking and exploring the beauty this area has to offer. She also enjoys reading, writing, and loves to learn and experience new things. |
 | Kathleen Joyce-Trudnowski, RN Kathleen Joyce-Trudnowski is privileged to assist students in caring for their health, supporting their "wellness" and educating them on health care issues or concerns. She started her Nursing career at Carroll College in a Diploma Program and obtained her B.S. in Nursing from Marillac College in St. Louis, Missouri. Kathleen has worked full-time in a variety of positions before coming to Carroll. She has been in the Nursing field for 33 years. She has worked in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, summer camps and a variety of other positions; including nine years as a traveling nurse. Kathleen and her husband, Jim, live on Canyon Ferry Lake. Outside of their time at Carroll, attending functions, they enjoy their time together- fishing, boating, gardening, or just having some quiet time to spend out in God's nature, hiking and traveling. |
 | K. Mike Franklin, Ed.D.,LCPC Mike is privileged to be serving Carroll students as they pursue their academic and personal goals. He received his B.S. in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, his M.Div. from Duke University, S.T.M. from Yale University in Theology, and his Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University at Sarasota. Mike is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Prior to coming to Carroll, Mike served as a United Methodist Church pastor and Navy chaplain for 18 years. Though Mike hails from southern Montana (South Carolina), he has lived in eleven different States and in the Republic of Panama and Great Britain . He has taught at the undergraduate level prior to coming to Carroll and is currently adjunct faculty teaching an Alpha Seminar and Psychology Class. Mike enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and cross country skiing. He is actively involved with the Bankrupt Brain Trust and the Hauser Boulevard Literary Society. |
 | Jennifer Elison, Ed.D., LCPC, APRN Jennifer Elison, Ed.D. is honored to meet with students as they explore new ways of coping with life situations. She received a B.S. in Nursing and an M.S. in Nursing from the Medical College of Virginia and an Ed.D. in Counseling from the College of William and Mary. Jennifer is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the field of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Over the past 15 years, Jennifer has been involved in a variety of "people growing" activities. She has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, co-authored Liberating Losses: When Death Brings Relief (Perseus Books, 2003), worked in organizational development and has run a successful private counseling practice. However, her position as a counselor at Carroll College is the most joyful as she has the opportunity to work with wonderful students. Jennifer is married and has two children. When not at Carroll, she enjoys learning and trying new activities - candy making, quilting, gardening, traveling, and trying to find a sport which she finds enjoyable. Her dog, Zippy, a registered therapy dog, is frequently seen at Carroll Counseling Services. |
 | Erin S. Kuntzweiler, RN Erin S. Kuntzweiler is a registered nurse who joined the Wellness Center fall semester 2007. She obtained her BSN from Gannon University in Erie, PA where she grew up. She has been in Montana for 8 years and is attending Gonzaga University to obtain her masters degree in nursing. Erin has worked in ICU, Labor & Delivery and has spent the last 8 years in emergency nursing. She currently works in St. Peter's Hospital Emergency Room also. Erin is married and has five children, four dogs, four horses and one cat. When not working or studying she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Skiing, rock climbing, and winter camping are her favorite hobbies. Erin is looking forward to working with the Carroll students on their health and wellness. |