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STAFF HIGHLIGHT:
Elizabeth Ruddy
PRN Mental Health Technician
Elizabeth Ruddy has been a Mental Health Technician and Professional Mentor with PRN for Families since December of 2014, and is QMAP, CPR and First Aid certified. A native of Colorado, Elizabeth has a degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Animation from the Art Institute of Colorado. She began working as a caregiver while in college, and has worked in group home settings as well as in-home, serving adults with mental illness and Alzheimer’s for over 5 years. Elizabeth believes that the relationships she develops in her caregiver role have the capacity to support lasting change.
Currently a full time Mental Health Technician working with one of TRACKS by PRN’s clients, Elizabeth states, “I know that I’m making a difference when I help a client set up his first bank account and create a budget, or when I can talk him through how to handle a bad day without shirking his responsibilities at his job. It’s great to work in an environment where I am challenged every day, where my ideas and opinions are respected, and where I am constantly learning. I feel so fortunate to work with such a great team at PRN!” Elizabeth enjoys art, reading, cooking, and animals, especially her 2 year old black Lab & Rottweiler mix, Nox. Elizabeth is in the process of getting Nox certified as a therapy dog, so he often accompanies Elizabeth when she is working–which is much appreciated by her mentee!
Thank you for all of your hard work, Elizabeth! PRN appreciates all that you do!
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