WALLA WALLA—In a move to support local healthcare workers during an uncertain, stressful and unpredictable time, Providence St. Mary Foundation has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to locally-employed Providence St. Mary caregivers.

 Thirteen applicants received awards to help pay for courses and degrees that are relevant to their current role or their professional development. Awardees include: Alanna Dodds, Mariah McQuown, Lorraine Tilstra, Doreen McCulloch, Brooklyn Scott, Sherri Greenwald, Lauren Mason, Amy Johnson, Guy Einig, Ashley Lintner, Deanne Bergh, Ashley Ramsey, and Marilu Meza-Quezada.

Deanne Bergh was also selected as the recipient of the Sister Rosalie Locati Scholarship because she exemplifies Providence’s mission and core values. Bergh is pursuing her Masters of Science in Nursing through Bradley University with a goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. The special award was granted in honor of Sister Locati who retired from the Hospital’s Mission Board after decades of service.

 Scholarships are made possible through individual contributions to the Foundation’s donor-restricted employee education fund.