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Board of Directors

Northeast Minnesota AHEC is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors, including representatives from across the region. They have been charged with providing leadership for Northeast Minnesota AHEC and the programs it supports. Northeast Minnesota AHEC represents a partnership between the University of Minnesota and communities in Northeastern Minnesota with the goal of addressing health workforce concerns in the region.

Board Officials

Chair
Tim Caroline, MEd
Superintendent
Moose Lake Community Schools
timc@mooselake.K12.mn.us
Residence: Moose Lake

Vice Chair
Raymond Christensen, M.D.
University of Minnesota Medical School,
Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Rural Health. 
Residence: Moose Lake
Treasurer
Kristy Frost-Griep, CPA
Associate to the CFO for Health Sciences
University of Minnesota
frost016@umn.edu
Residence: Twin Cities
Secretary
Kathy Ziebarth, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist
Riverwood Health Care Center
ziebarth@mlecmn.net
Residence: Aitkin

Board Members

Tom Gaylord, BSPharm, MS
Pharmacist
Arrowhead Pharmacy
gaylord@boreal.org
Residence: Grand Marais
Calvin Olson
Administrator
LittleFork Medical Center
cdolson@frontiernet.net
Residence: LittleFork

Debee Stassen, RN, PHN
Home Care & Hospice Supervisor
Kanabec County Public Health
Debra.stassen@co.kanabec.mn.us
Residence: Mora

Diane Anderson, MPH, OTR/L,
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota.
Residence: Twin Cities


Kirsten Cruikshank, MSW
Program Director, Community Partners. 
Residence Two Harbors

Mitchell S. Vincent, MA
Director Human Resources, Fairview Range Regional Health Services. 
Residence Hibbing


  Ex-Officio Members:
Brendan Ashby, MPH, CHES
Executive Director
NE Minnesota AHEC
bashby1@range.fairview.org
Residence: Hibbing

Organizational Documents

To learn more about the AHEC's incorporation, governing structure, and board meeting minutes please access the following PDF files. These documents set the foundation for the policies and procedures of the organization. Our bylaws and meetings are responsive to the organization's constituents and agency needs.

What's Inside

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Health Careers Exploration for Students

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Health Analysis

Contact

Brendan L. Ashby
Executive Director
218-362-6153

Brittany Morgan
Health Careers Specialist
218-362-6460

 

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