August Staff Spotlight: Jenny-Zoe Pagonis, RA

For this month’s Staff Spotlight blog post, we’re excited to introduce you to Jenny-Zoe Pagonis, RA, our August Employee of the Month and a Recovery Assistant at Hidden River.

Let’s get to know Jenny-Zoe Pagonis!

How long have you been with Hidden River?

I have been with Hidden River since December 2023.

What are three words that describe you?

Three words to describe me ate empathetic, determined, and creative.

What’s your favorite quote?

My favorite quote is by Thomas Edison: “Opportunity is often missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

What’s one thing or place on your bucket list?

At Hidden River, we often play table games, and one thing on my bucket list is to create an engaging game to play as a group.

How did you get started in this field?

After reading various literature in the field, coupled with my psychology undergraduate degree, I decided it would be a good match and a wonderful opportunity to help people.

What do you like most about the work we do at Hidden River?

I am humbled bythe dedicated work done at Hidden River, and more so, I am grateful for the endless positivity radiated each and every day.

What is one thing you wish people knew about your job?

Eating disorder recovery is more than just a job; it is a lifestyle. Maintaining mental health is a daily practice.

What do you think makes our team culture unique?

The team culture here is unique in that each person puts forth their best strengths and then enhances the other’s abilities. What comes about is a super team effort!

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