Meet Treshawna (Tre) Turner, One of Our Teammates Shaping Mission-Based Healthcare at Adventist Health

Treshawna (Tre) Turner, General manager for environmental services at Adventist Health Portland, 6 years with Adventist Health

“My life hasn’t always been easy,” says Treshawna “Tre” Turner, but when I started working and just kept working and kept working, I knew I was doing the right thing.”

Tre now manages a team of 50 people. “Fifty different attitudes, emotions and characteristics,” she says. “I always tell my team our differences are what make everyone in the world unique and amazing. There is only one you and only one me.”

What is your best habit?

I love hiking and anything peaceful — being outdoors with trees, waterfalls, trails, beaches — anything that brings me a breath of fresh air. I started horseback riding two years ago. It’s one of my favorite things because you get to ride on the beach, smell the fresh air and sometimes catch the sunset.

Who has had the biggest influence on your life?

The biggest influence on my life has been my daughter. I want to show her what a positive, active, working parent is like. The moment I knew I was bringing a little person into this world I knew I had to make some changes in my life. I knew it was no longer about me. Having my daughter in my life, I know I have someone to live for. I have someone to nurture, to grow with and, most of all, to love.

What advice would you give your younger self?

You are worthy of being loved. Don’t let anyone influence you. Hard work pays off. Just keep going. God gives his battles to his strongest soldiers.

What brought you to Adventist Health?

I love that we can talk about God at Adventist Health, and you can be comfortable enough to be yourself and speak up when something’s not right. We have an amazing team here at Adventist Health.

Do you have an Adventist Health colleague you admire in particular?
I admire our president, Kyle King. I don’t just admire him; I have faith in him that he’s going to lead this organization to success. He’s the reason I’m in this seat today because he believed in me when I was unsure of myself. I’ve always seen him handle things with dignity, care and compassion. He loves us and cares for us and goes above and beyond for our organization. I’ve never seen someone in leadership who cares with such respect for others and respect for himself.

What is your favorite part about your job?
My favorite part about my job is leading a team of individuals who depend on me and look to me for advice. I also really like giving my patients a clean environment, because a clean environment is a healing environment.

Do you have a favorite Bible verse?

Isaiah 54:17. “‘No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
and their righteousness is from Me,’ says the Lord.” Even when it’s dark or I feel bad, no weapon formed against me shall prosper.

Why do you choose to work in healthcare?
I was born to be one of God’s servants. I’m here to take care of his children. I feel my calling in this life is to serve and take care of others and do God’s work — which is to never judge but to love his children as he loves us.

Explore opportunities to join the Adventist Health team at AdventistHealth.org/careers.

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