--- title: "The Active Maine Blog: Running & Living Inspired | Farren Welzel" description: Farren Welzel plays a crucial role at Steady State as the Office Manager and Client Experience Coordinator, joining the team in 2022 with a background in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Farmington. Outside work, she's an avid fitness enthusiast who enjoys running, weightlifting, and being outdoors, alongside her love for iced coffee, Beyonce, and Tottenham Hotspur soccer. 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