Honor Society® member
Sarah Puerner
- surgical technology/behavioral health
- Class of 2028
- Wellton, AZ
Member since July 2025
Education
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Mohave Community College
surgical technology
2024 – Present
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University of Alaska Anchorage
2010 – 2011
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Montana State University - Bozeman
1988 – 1989
Honors and awards
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dean's list
Fall 24-25
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dean's list
Spring 24-25
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended job path is to work as a Certified Surgical Technologist in an operating room setting, where I can use both technical precision and calm under pressure to support patients during critical procedures. I also plan to earn certification as a Peer Support Specialist to assist others—especially veterans and trauma survivors—through recovery and reintegration. Long-term, I hope to continue building nonprofit and grassroots programs that address unmet needs in rural and underserved communities.
- Outside the classroom
Hobbies:
I enjoy side-by-side riding, working with computers, spending time with my two English Springer Spaniels, and finding hands-on ways to help others. Whether it’s volunteering, problem-solving tech issues, or just getting outside, I like staying active and useful.
Experience
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Executive Director
The Little Woodbank
Jul 2024 – Present
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Secretary
Wellton Offroad Adventure Group
Oct 2023 – Present
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Executive Director | Founding Board Member
Stronghold Freedom Foundation
Dec 2019 – Mar 2022
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Secretary/Treasurer
Yuma Territorial Judo Club
Dec 2016 – Present
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Volunteer Leader
Team Rubicon
Apr 2015 – Present
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Emergency Management Specialist / Training Specialist
State of Alaska DHS&EM
Oct 2006 – Apr 2011
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Station Manager (Captain)
Ester Volunteer Fire Department
Feb 2001 – Oct 2006
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Surgical Technician (Travel & Hospital Roles)
Various (Fairbanks Memorial, Northern MT Hospital, etc.)
Jan 1996 – Dec 2002
Volunteering
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Executive Director
The Little Woodbank
Jul 2024 – Present
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Secretary
Wellton Offroad Adventure Group
Oct 2023 – Present
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Executive Director | Founding Board Member
Stronghold Freedom Foundation
Dec 2019 – Mar 2021
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Secretary/Treasurer
Yuma Territorial Judo Club
Dec 2016 – Present
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Volunteer Leader
Team Rubicon
Mar 2014 – Present
Languages
- English (US)
Additional information
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