Hi all! My name is Dena. I am 23 years old. I graduated as a Registered Nurse in December 2019, passed my boards, and began a new full-time job at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on the Surgical Cardiovascular floor in January, 2020. Prior to this, I was working full-time as a Licensed Practical Nurse at a Children's Care Hospital for children with special needs. My main priority was to ensure their health and safety while helping them to reach their fullest potential each day. Nursing is my passion!

God has blessed me with this opportunity to foretake on an adventure that will be life-changing. I am so thankful to be able to share His love with the world. I know that all of my happiness lies in helping others and creating connections while growing in my faith. I hope you can all pray for me and support me as I prepare for my trip.

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5: 14-16