Arlena Gauldin, CCMA, COA

Arlena Gauldin began her career in the medical field after serving in the US Army for over eight years. Her career path changed drastically from being a truck driver in the Army to Medical Assistant. She is a proud veteran and enjoys sharing her experiences. Arlena graduated from Everest in 2015 and worked in ophthalmology until 2020 when she began teaching at OTC. She is pursuing a communications degree, graduating from OTC in the Fall of 2023 and continuing at MSU the following Spring.

Arlena lives with her boyfriend and their combined four children. They enjoy fishing and kayaking and spend much of their time traveling the Midwest to find the best fishing.

• 2015 – Graduated from Everest College
• Certified Ophthalmic Certification (COA)
• CPR Certified