Staff in the Spotlight: Makaela W.

Staff in the Spotlight: Makaela W.

Where are you from?

Cheboygan, Michigan

How did you first find the Co-op?

I learned about the Co-op through my partner’s mother, she has been an Owner for a long time.

How long have you been working here?

A little over a year!

What is the best part of your job?

Helping Laura at events as well as doing live samples. Any time I can talk to people about the Co-op. Or writing all those articles? I can’t decide!

Do you like to cook?

Yes! I love to bake too!

Describe your perfect breakfast

The Strawberries and Cream Waffles and a Lavender Latte from Ponder! I cannot get enough!

What is your favorite GreenTree product?

Chobani Vanilla Creamer

Favorite movie?

The Princess Bride

What’s your favorite thing to do in Mt. Pleasant?

Take a walk and look at all the beautiful buildings in downtown Mount Pleasant.

Tell us something about yourself others might not know

I am double jointed.

Where are some of your favorite travel destinations?

Barcelona, Spain and Whidbey Island, Washington.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, knitting, writing, crafting/sewing, learning new skills like piano and learning American Sign Language are the two newest ones, playing video games and Dungeons & Dragons. I am a collector of hobbies.

What music is playing in your car, home or head?

Anything that I can dance to, but mostly pop or musicals though.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Teaching and helping to run a dance studio somewhere!