Poppy Helgren

Born as an only child in Sierra Madre, Poppy grew up in Southern California and married a career US Army soldier, living in Germany, Hawaii, Texas, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. She is a registered nurse as well as a Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, and has also served as a US Army nurse. She retired in August 2023 as the Director of Nursing Services of Southern Nevada State Veterans Home. She and her husband currently live in Henderson, Nevada, with all of their children close by.