PICS March Employee Spotlight [Get to know Alex Welty, Senior Human Resource Specialist]

At PICS (Partners in Community Supports), a subsidiary of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), much of our work is behind the scenes. Our Employee Spotlight helps you learn more about our team. This month, learn about Alex Welty, senior human resource specialist at PICS! 

Alex began working as a human resource specialist at PICS in September 2020. In September 2023, she was promoted to senior human resource specialist. Let's learn more about her.

Q. As an organization, we strive to embody our vision that all people have the opportunity to live and work in the community with full and abundant lives. Our employee vision is that employees have deeply meaningful work that changes lives, the opportunity for their unique gifts to shine and grow, and abundant and balanced lives. We're always inspired by the unique paths our team members take to join us on this journey. Could you share with us what drew you to PICS and how your vision aligns with the organization's?

Alex: My grandma is a big reason why I was drawn to work for LSS and PICS. When I was growing up, my grandma and I regularly volunteered together through our Lutheran church. She taught me the importance of taking care of one another and being there for people in our community. Many members in my community, including my family, have been directly impacted by LSS. This is why I wanted to work for an organization that would allow me to make a positive impact.

Q. What do you enjoy most about working at PICS? 

Alex: There are so many reasons why I love working at PICS, but the number one reason is our PICS culture. I am lucky to work alongside such hardworking and passionate people who are dedicated to PICS’ mission.

Q. The following are PICS’ shared values:

• Trustworthy
• Compassionate
• Knowledgeable
• Collaborative
• Responsive

How have you been able to put your own personal values into action while working at PICS?

Alex: One of the main reasons I love working at PICS is how well my values align with PICS’ vision. Because of this, I am able to put my personal values into action every day when working with our families. I prioritize PICS' shared values when assisting our families with paperwork, creating policies and procedures, and providing customer service.

Q. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Alex: I love being active. Some of my favorite hobbies include weightlifting, tennis, pickleball and snowboarding.

Q. Share a fun fact about yourself.

Alex: I recently became a dog foster and fostered a Chiweenie (Chihuahua and Weiner dog mix) this past fall. It was a fun and rewarding experience, and I can't wait to foster more dogs in the future!

Q. Do you currently have any pets?

Alex: Yes! I have a three-year-old Corgi named Willow, and the newest addition to the family is a puppy Corgi named Pongo.

Here’s what some of Alex’s colleagues have to say about her…

“I have had the pleasure of working with Alex since her first day at PICS; she has been a ray of sunshine within the HR team since that day. We are lucky to have her. She is dedicated to PICS, LSS, and the families we serve, always bringing a positive, can-do attitude to any situation she encounters. She is willing to go the extra mile, make a difficult call, step up to help a coworker, or volunteer her time to support other teams and projects. Alex is such a joy to work with!”

“Trustworthy, compassionate, knowledgeable, collaborative and responsive. Not only are these the shared values of PICS, but these are also all words to describe who Alex is. Alex not only has a strong dedication to delivering our services to our families in a quality manner but does so in a way that makes our families feel welcome and confident, knowing they are in good hands when working with her. PICS is extremely fortunate to have Alex as someone who embodies and represents the values PICS stands for.”

“Alex is truly the best coworker! She always brings a positive attitude and will take anything head-on. She is a great team player and leader in everything that she does. Thank you, Alex, for making me feel comfortable coming to you with all my questions and concerns.”

“Alex is the sweetest and most understanding coworker I have ever had. When I got promoted, she was the first to congratulate me. I know whenever I need help with something, she will be the first to be there. She always offers to help me on projects even without me asking. She's trustworthy. I know I can talk about anything, and she will keep it confidential. Our department is lucky to have someone like Alex on our team because of her generosity, creative ideas, and ambitious work ethic.”