Board of Directors

Tim Ryschon, a native of Valentine, Nebraska, is a pediatrician with 9 years of experience as the clinical director of the Rosebud Indian Health Service hospital where he addressed the issues of disease management, health promotion, and lifestyle modification in a Native American population on a daily basis.  He also has an basic science and clinical research background that will guide clinical and health research initiatives in the Foundation, and community education programs that will effectively reach Native Americans.

 

Dale Young, a native of Southern South Dakota, has formal education in computer programming, computer network engineering, and is active in the development of technology solutions in support of rural health care.  Dale is a registered member of the Ogalala Sioux Tribe.  Dale has over a decade of experience in Indian health care, having worked in the areas of Information Technology and financial management.  His experience in finance, administration, and computer technologies bring of wealth of expertise to bear on the Foundation mission.

 

Sandra Durrick is currently the Health Professional Recruiter for the State of South Dakota, Office of Rural Health.  Sandi has previously served as an executive and fund raiser for charitable organizations, including the South Dakota chapter of the American Cancer Society.  Her experience in fund raising will be invaluable in launching a giving campaign targeting donations from both non-profit foundations and individuals.

 

Angel Wilson is a Certified Nurse Practitioner and has experience in public health through her years of service in the Indian Health Service.  Angel has particular expertise in child weight management and kidney failure management.  Angel is a registered member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.  Her experience in direct care of Native Americans through a public health model is highly valued.

 

Clare Kennedy is a Certified Physician Assistant and has experience in private and public health care settings.  She has extensive training in elder health issues, cancer case management, and child abuse evaluation.  Clare’s experience and insight as a health care provider will bring a patient-centered perspective to all Foundation projects.

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