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Using Her Lived Experience for Good: A Q&A with Auberle Employment Institute Case Manager, Gretchen Lowery

Name: Gretchen Lowery
Role at Auberle: Auberle Emplyment Institute Case Manager 
Tenure at Auberle: Three years at Auberle, two years at Auberle's Employment Institute 

Q: What experience do you bring to this role?
A:
I've been a single parent for 50 years. This has helped me to understand the struggles and barriers of our clients and what it takes to persevere.

It has also helped me become a very resourceful and strategic person. I have had a long and eclectic employment journey of including roles in gas industry to bus driving, to banking, to IRS, to healthcare and postal service. I use all of this experience to relate to my participants.

Q: Describe your role at Auberle.
A: 
This role wears a lot of hats. In this role, I am part social worker, part employment specialist, part human resources, part mentor, and part instructor amongst other things.

Q: How do you impact the community through your work?
A:
 I am helping each individual and family become more self-sufficient by providing employment opportunities. Having more self-sufficient individuals and families strengthens a community.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish in this role? 
A:
 I hope to continue reaching and helping as many people as I can! 

Throughout 2026, we’re shining a light on the people behind the mission at Auberle: teams whose dedication, expertise, and collaboration make our life-changing work possible. Join us at www.auberle.org/careers.        


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