BasePoint’s Culture Committee: Connecting Team Members and Enhancing Care

At BasePoint, creating a positive and supportive work environment is not just a goal—it’s a commitment. Zion Obasuyi, Judy Nalls, and Ginna Klein, members of the BasePoint Culture Committee, are spearheading efforts to build a strong culture of connection among the team. Their work ensures that team members feel valued, supported, and connected, which contributes to the overall quality of care provided.?

Creating Opportunities for Connection

The Culture Committee, also known as FCC, plays a vital role in organizing activities and events to foster relationships among team members across various locations. Ginna, Forney lead therapist, serves as both a "culture carrier" and an event planner. Her role focuses on integrating new team members and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and supported. As Ginna explained, "We go to new employee orientations and take them out to lunch during their first month to ensure they have someone they can connect with—someone who isn’t their boss—so they feel more at ease."

Zion, another member of the Culture Committee, mentioned that his previous workplaces lacked the type of cultural engagement found at BasePoint. “In my previous jobs, there wasn’t any culture committee or sense of connection—just work and go home,” he said. At BasePoint, however, there’s an intentional effort to create spaces where team members can mingle, unwind, and connect beyond their job roles. This intentional focus on building relationships helps team members feel like they belong, which makes a big difference in their overall experience.

Building Community for Quality Care

The work of the Culture Committee strengthens not only the sense of community at BasePoint, but also the quality of care provided. As Zion noted, “Being able to create bonds with colleagues helps on the job too. When you know the people you work with, it makes it easier to trust, collaborate, and ultimately deliver better care.” The sense of community that the committee fosters translates into team members who are more engaged and motivated, creating a ripple effect throughout the organization.?

Ginna also highlighted that for young people in treatment, a unified presence among team members is crucial. "Kids and young adults know when team members are split or not on the same team. They can feel it. When they see that staff genuinely have each other's backs, it makes them feel safer, which is essential in creating an environment where they can heal."

Creating Events for Connection

The committee organizes a range of events to keep the culture alive and engaging, from casual gatherings like potlucks to themed activities like "Friendsgiving" and even a "Gratitude Turkey" activity. As Judy explained, “Everyone had the chance to write something they were grateful for about another staff member, and we pinned those notes to the turkey, creating a symbol of appreciation and connection.” These small gestures and events go a long way in creating a supportive and cohesive work environment.

Conclusion

The work of the Culture Committee at BasePoint is about more than planning events—it’s about building relationships, creating a positive atmosphere, and ensuring that team members feel valued and connected.?

Through initiatives like new team member lunches, regular events, and efforts to keep communication flowing, the Culture Committee at BasePoint is an example of how investing in team culture can yield powerful results—for team members and clients alike.