TMG IRIS Consultant Biography
TMG Consultant Name: Sarah Oestmann
Joined TMG: December 2024
Phone Number: 844-864-8987
Email: IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com
Location & Experience
Other Experience:
Prior to coming to TMG, I worked as a Bilingual Case Manager with a local senior center. My primary job was helping older adults access resources to allow them to continue to live independently in their own homes. After that, I spent 8 years working as a Social Worker for a local hospice. My primary jobs included providing resources related to preparing for end of life, and grief support to both patients and families. While working for hospice, I met with patients both in their homes and at an in-patient hospice unit.
County/Region I'm Familiar with: Dane
Languages or Communication Skills: English, Spanish
More About Me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
To me, partnering with participants means engaging in detailed and personalized conversation in which I am primarily the listener and supporter, and the participant is the creator and guide. Together, we will discuss you goals and formulate and action plan to achieve them. I expect to learn as much from my participants and you will learn from me. I see our work together as a partnership, where everyone's voice matters.
What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
The most rewarding part about being an IRIS consultant is becoming a trusted ally for goal achievement. I enjoy connecting authentically with participants and being witness to their engagement and growth while participating in the IRIS program!
What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
Both of my past roles have involved both doing home visits and providing a high level of support to participants over the phone. In my other roles, I have participated in goal and care plan creation. I have also collaborated with nurses and other medical providers. I believe these experiences have prepared me for my role as an IRIS consultant.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time, I love to bake, go for a hike, watch a movie and play board games with my school aged kids and husband!
