Three Minutes with Beatriz Covarrubias

Published 11:18 am Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Medical Assistant at Mirasol Family Health Center

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

I was born here. My parents thought this would be a great place to relocate after coming from Mexico.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

Definitely Lawan’s Thai. Their chicken pad thai is amazing!

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to go fishing and hunting. This area is great for that.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

The diversity in our town. I love seeing how involved our community gets.

What was the last book you read?

It has been a while since I have read, but I last read “A Child Called It” by Dave Pelzer.

What website or app do you use most other than Facebook?

Pinterest! My husband would definitely agree with me since I always have projects for him to do.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Paris in a heartbeat!

What is the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you?

I can’t think of one right away except the time I wore two different shoes to work and never noticed until I got home.

What is one of your goals for the next 12 months?

To purchase a home and finish school.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Being a teen mom of two girls and finishing high school.