Meet Our Staff - Lauri

Introducing Lauri Arzola, RHS Quality Assurance Manager and Board Clerk

I attended Taft College in California and graduated with my Associate’s Degree. I studied Psychology and Social Studies. From there, I raised my two children and then when they got a little older I went back to school to become a Surgical Technologist Assistant. I worked in various hospitals and surgery centers. Currently, I work for RHS as a Quality Assurance Program Manager, Clerical Supervisor, and Board Clerk. I love working for RHS as I believe in the wide array of services that we provide, and enjoy working with great people who work to make a difference in people's lives. I enjoy developing the processes in each program RHS offers and making sure that we are compliant. Every day I learn and develop in my career with RHS.

Where did you grow up? (Family, schools, town)

*I grew up in the San Joaquin Valley of Taft California. I attended Taft College, San Joaquin Valley College, Bakersfield College and CSUB. My family made their living in the Oil Fields and we rode pumping units for fun and chased tumble weeds. :)

What does your currently family look like? (children, spouse, grandchildren)

*I have two great kids. Tori and Brydon. I became a Grandma last year to a beautiful little girl Ellla. She is the light of my life!

What do you do in your free time?

*In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible. I like to fish, camp, and ride quads or 4 wheelers as Idahoans would say.  I also enjoy taking drives in my jeep and climbing hills. I'm planning on taking up guitar lessons this year.

Biggest accomplishment?

*One big thing I’ve accomplished is that I used to be in a symphony orchestra and we produced two records. I played first chair violin.

What are your retirement goals?

*I love traveling. I would love to just make plans with family and friends and go on extravagant vacations. Enjoy life to the fullest!

What is one motto you live your life by?

*Life is unpredictable, ADJUST ACCORDINGLY!

What was your most memorable vacation?

* I have a few, but probably the Hawaiian Vacation I took several years ago with my kids. It was so great to enjoy that time with just them and we had so much fun!

Meet our Staff - Oly

Meet Our Staff:

Introducing Ohlaina Steed “Oly”, RHS’s new Peer Support Supervisor:

Where did you grow up?

*I grew up primarily in Idaho Falls. I lived in Casper, Wyoming and Jackson Hole for a combined six months with my ex-husband. His family was from Wyoming and he had a job opportunity. I was a stay at home mom with no money and no family and really hated being there so I decided to move back to Idaho Falls without him.  

What is one thing in this world that you are most proud of?

*I am most proud of my two girls. Both of them are in college now and have accomplished so much. They have come so far in life. They’re good people, productive, smart, and enjoy helping others.

Do you have any hobbies?

*I love to cook and bake. Some of my favorites are; fried chicken, chicken noodle soup, and banana bread.

I’m also interested in photography. I like taking pictures of nature, mountains and everything else.

What is your favorite cuisine?

*Sushi. I first tried it about two years ago and fell in love. Blue Hashi is my favorite sushi restaurant and I try to go at least once a month, sometimes more.

If money wasn't an issue, where would you travel? 

*I would travel everywhere! My first choice would be Italy. I want to learn about the history and see the old buildings.  

What are a few things on your bucket list?

*I want to go Skydiving! I struggle with Bipolar and when you get to that manic state you can become an adrenaline junkie.

I also would love to go on a cruise through Alaska. I think that would be an amazing adventure.

Who is the most influential person in your life?

*Within my Career, my coworker, Jane Hymas. She has been a great role model and mentor to me. She is supportive of the Peer Support program and encourages me to do well. She is professional and I have a lot of respect for her. Jane has been an incredible inspiration for me.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

*People that do not wash their hands after going to the bathroom

People that do not say please and thank you.

People that feel they are entitled and feel they deserve things in life that they do not work for.  

Do you have any pets? 

*I have two grandpuppies. One is a Papillion, and one is Chihuahua Terrier mix.

What is your favorite kind of music genre? 

*I love classic rock. I keep my Pandora station on Classic Rock majority of the time. I also love listening to books on tape while driving for work.

Thank you Oly!