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Marisela Linares-Mendoza's daughters inspire her to be the best version of herself.

Serving Others ?????

Author Lewis Carroll wrote, "One of the deep secrets of life… [is] all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others." Throughout their lives, our employees engage in such selfless service, often outside the spotlight.

In this issue of Lab Life, follow along as staff members care for injured servicemembers, advise underrepresented researchers, and put lifesaving training into practice.


Career Journeys

Facing Danger on the Front Lines

Life changed drastically for combat medic specialist Billy Petersen after September 11, 2001. A member of the U.S. Army, he soon found himself in active combat zones.

Follow Billy's journey from Hawaii to Bosnia-Herzegovina to Iraq.

Photo of Billy Petersen in his U.S. Army uniform.
Billy Petersen served the vital role of maintaining soldiers' well-being.
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Saving the World from Threats

A member of the U.S. Air Force, Kabrena Rodda ran an analytical lab focused on the elimination of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles in Iraq after the Gulf War.

Follow Kabrena's journey from colonel to PNNL chemist.

Photo of PNNL Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation group leader Kabrena Rodda smiling at the camera from within a lab setting.
Kabrena Rodda was recently named an American Chemical Society Fellow.
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Putting Safety Training into Practice

While browsing for souvenirs at a Colorado Rockies game, Mario Sanchez, a pipefitter, and John Stephenson, an aerial facility operations specialist, found themselves racing toward the checkout counter after hearing a faint cry for help.

Follow along as Mario and John provide lifesaving assistance.

Staff members Mario Sanchez and John Stephenson chat with a third staff member during a Voluntary Protection Program safety meeting.
PNNL conducts safety training with staff, such as Medic First Aid, CPR, and working with automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Advice from a Risk Compliance Consultant

"Remain curious. Seek out opportunities to apply and evolve your skills and knowledge. Something I've always believed in and emphasized to my colleagues, or anyone interested in working at the lab, is that PNNL is a hub of interdisciplinary collaboration where connections can be pivotal for career development."

Marisela Linares-Mendoza, a 13-year lab veteran from Mexico City (pictured at far left)

Group photo of Marisela Linares-Mendoza and her family smiling at the camera, with one daughter wearing her U.S. Army uniform and saluting the camera, and the other pointing to her shirt that says Washington State cougars.
Marisela Linares-Mendoza and her husband, Rudy, are proud parents of two daughters. One is a first-year elementary school teacher and the other an Army First Lieutenant.
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Career Opportunities

Serving others lies at the heart of building a more prosperous and secure world. Join us!

Screenshot of PNNL Instagram careers channel photo grid featuring numerous staff members.
At PNNL, great minds meet great challenges.
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Scenes from Campus

Staff gathered recently to hear Captain Sully Sullenberger discuss how training throughout his career led to the successful "Miracle on the Hudson" emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009.

View photos from the labwide Sullenberger safety event.

Photo of Captain Sully Sullenberger speaking onstage at PNNL's We are Safe event.
"When your values are clear, your choices are easy."


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