Abby Walenciak, Family & Children’s Services Manager of Employee Engagement in Human Resources, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council of the National Health Services Corps (NACNHSC).
In her three-year term, Abby will utilize her expertise and unique experiences to address healthcare needs in underserved regions. She is the sole representative from the human resources field on the board. The Advisory Council, consisting of 15 members including the Chair, serves as a platform to discuss, identify, and bring forth new priorities for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), as well as to anticipate emerging trends and challenges in the health workforce.
Alan Bingham, FCS Human Resources Chief Officer who recommended Abby, praised her for being the organization’s lead for NHSC Loan Repayment Programs. He commended her for effectively promoting the program and its benefits to their employees, and for establishing strong ties with their contacts at the Oklahoma State Department of Health, which aids NHSC sites.
“Abby has a strong record of progressing in her career at FCS, including into her current role of Human Resources Manager of Employee Engagement,” he said. “Our organization was fortunate that Abby accepted this role; she brings a unique combination of experience and perspective based on her many years as a direct service provider, and clinical program leader.”
Abby’s career progression at FCS, especially in her current role of Human Resources Manager of Employee Engagement, has been noteworthy. Her unique blend of experience and perspective, gained from her years as a direct service provider and clinical program leader, is a valuable asset to the organization.
In addition to her HR role, Abby is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in Oklahoma. She has dedicated the past 15 years to the nonprofit sector, with ten of those years focused on providing evidence-based interventions like Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to adults diagnosed with severe/serious mental illnesses.
