{"id":6082,"date":"2014-11-06T18:00:59","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T18:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/?p=6082"},"modified":"2014-11-06T15:22:03","modified_gmt":"2014-11-06T15:22:03","slug":"meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Newest Members of the Aetna Team: Aetna Hires Eight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6082 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/alex-zhakov\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Alex-Zhakov-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6120\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6120'>\n\t\t\t\tAlex Zhakov\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/brianna-koshmerl\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Brianna-Koshmerl-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6121\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6121'>\n\t\t\t\tBrianna Koshmerl\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/christopher-willey\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Christopher-Willey-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6122\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6122'>\n\t\t\t\tChristopher Willey\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/jared-kuhne\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Jared-Kuhne-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6123\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6123'>\n\t\t\t\tJared Kuhne\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/laura-slebodnick\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Laura-Slebodnick-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6124\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6124'>\n\t\t\t\tLaura Slebodnick\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/ryan-dunn\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Ryan-Dunn-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6125\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6125'>\n\t\t\t\tRyan Dunn\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/shahbaz-khan\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Shahbaz-Khan-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6126\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6126'>\n\t\t\t\tShahbaz Khan\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-aetna-team-aetna-hires-eight\/terrence-wain-jr\/'><img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Terrence-Wain-Jr.-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Terrence-Wain-Jr.-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Terrence-Wain-Jr.-292x288.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6127'>\n\t\t\t\tTerrence Wain Jr.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HARTFORD \u2014 On November 6, 2014, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">eight\u00a0EMTs<\/span>\u00a0were added to the Aetna team. As part of our continued growth Aetna and ASM seek out only the best candidates. We look for employees who are focused on high-quality patient care, are team oriented and conduct themselves in a professional manner. During the orientation, employees learn about company philosophy and goals, quality assurance, and policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ryan Dunn:<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0FULL TIME, EMT. My name is Ryan Dunn and I am 23 years old from Houston, Texas. I graduated from TCU in 2013 with a degree in Biology and Chemistry and the eventual goal to go to medical school. After working in the Emergency Department as a scribe for 2 years, I moved up to Tolland and got my certification at CodeOne in East Harford in July.\u00a0 In my free time I like to watch sports of all types, play basketball, and play video games. I am excited and grateful to be part of the Aetna team and can&#8217;t wait to work with and meet all of you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Shahbaz Khan:<\/strong> \u00a0 FULL TIME, EMT. Hello everyone my name is Shahbaz Khan. I am 29 years old and live in Bristol, CT. I was born in Pakistan but raised in United States. I did my undergrad at Central Connecticut State University, from there I went to Atlanta, GA because I got accepted to Cambridge Allied Health for RT(T) Radiation Therapy. I\u00a0took two years to complete the course and got my diploma. When I come back to CT I became an RA (Recovery Assistant) helping mentally disabled patient, not getting enough working hours I knew I needed to do something else. I was doing my independent studies to get licensed for RT(T) but I needed a profession which will help me gain knowledge, experience, and something I would love to do. My friend who works for Aetna told me \u201cwhy don\u2019t you come to Aetna and try working as an EMT\u201d. I thought about it and gave it a shot. I was lucky enough to get a job in Naugatuck Ambulance and after getting cleared from the FTO\u2019s I started to enjoy myself as an EMT. I learned new things every day. Every my partner and I did was exciting and I was hooked. I enjoy working in the medical field and try to stay connected as much as I can. The feeling of helping someone and being there for the patient in time of their need is the best feeling. In my spare time I love spending time with my friends. I am a people person so I like interacting with people and making new friends. I enjoy working out, going for a run and dance whenever I have spare time. I live life to fullest although sometimes life does pull you down, but you only get one life so enjoy it as much as you can. I look forward in meeting and making new friends with this company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Brianna Koshmerl:<\/strong> \u00a0 FULL TIME, EMT. My name is Brianna Koshmerl and I am 22 years old from Glastonbury Connecticut. I Grew up in Glastonbury and graduated from Glastonbury High School. I started my college career at UMass Amherst, But transferred for my sophomore year to UConn. While on campus, I participated in many extracurricular&#8217;s and philanthropy events, did research in biological sciences, and held student jobs. I graduated from UConn in May, 2014 with a Bachelor&#8217;s of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology. I just completed my EMT-B course this past summer, and are excited to begin gaining experience in the emergency services field. I want to attend a Physician&#8217;s Assistant program, and are using this experience as a gateway into the healthcare career with patient interactions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jared Kuhne: \u00a0<\/strong> FULL TIME, EMT. My name is Jared Kuhne and I am 29. Originally I come from northeast Pennsylvania, and recently moved to Ellington CT with my wife.\u00a0 I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served in Afghanistan as a translator. During my four year commitment, I earned my Bachelor\u2019s degree and went on to continue my education as a pre-med major at the Central Connecticut State University.\u00a0 I received my EMT training in New York City with Empress Ambulance Service, before moving to Connecticut.\u00a0 I enjoy being a productive member of the community I live in, and I hope that I can make a positive impact here in Hartford.\u00a0\u00a0 It is my hope to become a knowledgeable healthcare provider, and I\u2019m looking forward to kick starting this career as an EMT with Aetna\u00a0Ambulance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lauren Slebodnick:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0FULL TIME, EMT.\u00a0 Originally from Manchester, NH, I now live in Suffield, CT.\u00a0 I am 22 years old and I just graduated from Cornell University in May 2014 with a degree in Biology &amp; Society.\u00a0 I was a goalie on the Women\u2019s Ice Hockey Team while in college and I hope to continue my hockey career to the 2018 Winter Olympics.\u00a0 I am also a big Bruins fan.\u00a0 I took an EMT class over the summer and recently obtained my certification.\u00a0 I also volunteer with Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association and Johnson Memorial Medical Center.\u00a0 In the future, I hope to further my education by attending a Physician Assistant Program.\u00a0 I am very excited to join Aetna\u2019s team and I look forward to meeting and learning from my fellow colleagues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>TJ Wain:<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0FULL TIME, EMT. My name is TJ Wain.\u00a0 I am twenty-six years old initially from Waterbury, CT.\u00a0 I currently reside in Wolcott where I volunteer for the local fire department.\u00a0 I graduated University of New Haven back in 2010 with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Criminal Justice, concentrating my studies in Police Administration.\u00a0 I was active as an undergraduate DJing various events on and off campus as well as holding several executive positions in the Sigma Chi Fraternity raising funds for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation as well as the Children\u2019s Miracle Network.\u00a0 As an alumnus, I continued my work as President of the New Haven Alumni Association until attending Paramedic school at Capital Community College, Fall of 2013.\u00a0\u00a0 After attending paramedic school, I found that I truly enjoyed the impact that I was able to have on peoples\u2019 lives.\u00a0 It may not necessarily be \u201cproviding that band-aid,\u201d but providing information, with genuine care, for a more beneficial impact.\u00a0 \u201cWhat\u2019s a man\u2019s worth if he\u2019s not making the world a better place.&#8221; In my spare time, I still actively DJ events as well as enjoy gym, cross-fit and other endurance activities.\u00a0 I look forward to advancing my career in paramedicine and find there is a lot of opportunity in the field for growth and education.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Chris Willey:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0FULL TIME, EMT. My name is Chris Willey and I am originally from New Jersey. I moved to Killingworth when I was fourteen and after college moved Manchester where I have lived for the past year and a half. I went to UCONN for Psychology and Anthropology. I had originally planned to go into accounting or business but realized early on that wasn&#8217;t for me. I started to have interest in the medical field my junior year and after talking to friends who were involved in it, quickly became interested in emergency medicine and EMS. In 2012 I took my EMT course at Hartford Hospital. The following year I started volunteering as an EMT, and began working in Hartford Hospitals Emergency Department as an ER Technician. I also work as an EMT in East Windsor. Currently I&#8217;m in my final semester of Paramedic School at Goodwin College. I am looking forward to starting my career at Aetna and am counting down the days till orientation!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Alex Zhakov:<\/strong> \u00a0 FULL TIME, EMT. My name is Alex Zhakov and I am 22 years old. I was born in Chelyabinsk, Russia and I moved to the United States when I was four years old. Since then, I\u2019ve lived in different parts of Connecticut and love the area. Currently, I reside in Farmington, CT. I recently graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree. While attending college in Massachusetts, I completed my EMT certification and am looking forward to beginning my EMS career in Connecticut. When given the opportunity, I love to travel and experience new cultures. In my free time, I love running outdoors, working out at the gym, cooking, catching up on current events, spending time with my family, and playing with my dog. I hope to continue my medical career in the future by attending graduate school. I am particularly interested in the field of infectious disease and would love to someday have a career focused in this area. I am thrilled to be a part of the Aetna team and can\u2019t wait to begin!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HARTFORD \u2014 On November 6, 2014, eight\u00a0EMTs\u00a0were added to the Aetna team. As part of our continued growth Aetna and ASM seek out only the best candidates. 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