JACKIE GRIFFIN, 33

OCCUPATION: Licensed practical nurse (LPN), currently working as an assistant director of residential services for an agency that cares for and houses adults with developmental disabilities. LOCATION: Shirley, N.Y. WORK LIFE: “I oversee five group homes and am responsible for the lives of 47 developmentally disabled individuals. I have a 24-hour on-call position, but now ‘on call’ seems to define every minute of my day. One of my programs had to quarantine for 14 days due to positive COVID-19 cases. Staff could not leave; they slept at the program and worked doubled shifts. Inevitably, some staff became sick and I had to work a 24-hour shift to ensure the staff-toindividual ratio was met. Everyone recovered well and the quarantine was lifted. Now I am able to go with my team to some of my programs and work outside a few days a week.” FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: “I mainly like to relax by the fire, and go on walks with the dogs and my friends.” WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: “It’s always good to get fresh air. Not only is it good for everyone’s immunity, but it is refreshing after being inside or in a workplace all day.” Jackie is wearing Oboz’s Arete trail shoe with an A3 Chassis stabilizer.