Punzal Vision
February 19, 2024

Interview: Kalena Kazen-Batteiger

Kalena Kazen-Batteiger

Where were you born and raised?

I was born and raised on Kaua’i, living in Koloa most of my life.

What high school and college did you attend?

I graduated from Kaua’i High School, and attended Front Range Community College and Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

What made you interested in the medical field?

I became interested in the Medical Field when a friend referred me to a job in a diagnostic lab, and found that I was very happy to be a part of teams that help people with their health. As someone who has needed to go to many different doctors, it feels great to be a part of an office truly dedicated to helping our community.

What do you enjoy doing on your days off or in your free time?

In my free time I love to be at the beach spending time with friends, or cooking dinner for family and friends.

Do you have any hidden talents?

Honestly no. Sometimes I feel like I always guess the correct winner for game or reality shows, but I don't believe that is a hidden talent.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?

  1. See the Aurora Borealis in person
  2. Travel internationally
  3. Camp somewhere in Yosemite National Park

What's one fun fact that people may not know about you?

I am not sure if it's necessarily a "fun" fact, but I enjoy murder mysteries. I usually have a true crime podcast or documentary that I am in the middle of, and in another life I would love to be a forensic psychologist or a detective.  

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would love to travel to Peru. My mom visited and hiked Machu Picchu there, and I would love to do the same. It was a very special place to her and has always been somewhere I’ve wanted to visit.

What is one of your favorite quotes or phrases that you live your life by?

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretsky" - Michael Scott

What is your favorite thing about working at Punzal Vision?

My favorite part about working at Punzal Vision is our team. Despite all that goes on, I’m smiling every day at work because of the team in our office. I love that we have opportunities to bond at work, like our book club, or outside of the office like our awesome Christmas party.

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