LifeStream Cascade Region
We like to say it takes an army to run a professional blood center and nobody understands that better than Macy Hamblen, who supervises our phlebotomists and donor collections personnel at LifeStream Cascade. That is because Macy has served in the U.S. Army and, in fact, continues her service today in the Army Reserves.
After finishing her active-duty assignment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2021, Macy put her Medical Lab Technician degree to work for the community blood bank. The George Washington University graduate brings more than eight years of experience to the LifeStream Cascade leadership team.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Macy handles much of the blood center’s compliance activities, ensuring we are compliant with industry standards set by AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) and regulations set by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration.) That work typically is not donor facing, so when the Pierce County resident gets an opportunity to meet with donors face-to-face at community events like the Susan B. Komen Walk for Life in support of breast cancer screening, she jumps at the chance.
We salute Macy for her service to country and our community!
LifeStream Cascade Region
A certified phlebotomist from the State of Washington, Ashley Dickinson draws on years of experience in training LifeStream Cascade collection professionals how to work with a diversity of blood products and services. Yet her value to the organization and donors goes far beyond her professional skills. That is because she grew up, went to school, and launched her career right here in Pierce County.
Ashley spent three years at the local blood bank prior to joining LifeStream Cascade. She trains our phlebotomists on all aspects of the collection process, from checking vitals to everything that happens in the screening room. Her training covers everything from whole blood to apheresis, where we separate red and white blood cells, platelets, or plasma that can be used to treat specific medical conditions.
The Gig Harbor resident, who graduated from Bates Technical College, finds her inspiration in the stories of our donors. Whether it is the mother of a daughter battling cancer or the local teacher trying to set an example for his students, Ashley understands the giving spirit that makes our community special.
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