Who is Erin Gornall?

Name: Erin Gornall

Department and location on campus: Student Health Services in Dascomb Hall, Suite B

Job title: Clinical Coordinator and Staff Nurse

What does your job entail? I started at Oberlin as a staff nurse. In that position I [directed students to medical rooms], obtained medical information and vital signs, administered immunizations, provided phone triage, etc. Although I still perform in this role after accepting the clinical coordinator position, I also took on additional responsibilities on the administrative side of things. I do the office inventory, ordering, budgeting, planning, problem solving, collaborating with other departments and facilities, and other odds and ends. I never knew my nursing degree would take me in this direction, but I actually really enjoy the combination of clinical and administrative duties.

How many years at Oberlin? Five and a half.

What are your hobbies? I married my highschool sweetheart and we are blessed with three awesome little boys, ages 6, 4, and 1, and a crazy pup. Most of my free time I am hanging out with my family, building forts, having dance parties, doing experiments, playing with action figures, exploring outside, playing hockey (I have officially become a hockey mom!), watching movies, eating ice cream, and cleaning up messes...lots of messes! 

When I do sneak a moment to myself I enjoy catching up with friends, wandering around any store, driving with the windows down and the music turned up, painting, journaling, taking pictures, or relaxing with a hot cup of tea and a show on Netflix.

Favorite food? My mom's chicken paprikash

Favorite Quote? "Eucharisteo." I guess it's more of a favorite word that I try to live by. It is a beautiful Greek word that envelopes recognizing grace in the moment, giving thanks (even in difficult times) and experiencing joy as a result.