Member Directory

Elizabeth Hultgren, M.D., is an OB/GYN specialist at Sanford Women's Health Plaza in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hultgren treats the full range of obstetric and gynecologic conditions, including birth control, gynecologic surgery and prenatal care.

Ariana Mount was a senior media relations specialist for Sanford Health.

Jessica Schindeldecker is a senior communications specialist on the Sanford Fargo media relations team. You can reach her at jessica.schindeldecker@sanfordhealth.org or (701) 200-6080.

Shirlene Knudtson Smook, M.D., practices family medicine at Edith Sanford Breast Specialty Clinic-High Risk Patients in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Areas of expertise:

• Innovation in nursing
• Workforce challenges and solutions
• Nurse resiliency and well-being
• Social determinants of health

Erica DeBoer, RN, MA, CCRN-K, CNL, serves as Sanford Health’s chief nursing officer. A member of the organization’s executive leadership team, DeBoer provides clinical expertise for Sanford Health’s work in quality, safety, research and care management. She also oversees the integration of clinical initiatives. DeBoer has more than 20 years of experience as a front-line registered nurse, including roles in critical care, clinical leadership and education. Download a photo of Erica DeBoer.

Vanessa Vondra was a senior media relations specialist for Sanford Health.

Becky Kuss, BSN, RN, IBCLC, is on the Sanford Bismarck Birth Center lactation team in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Tess Hedrick is a senior media relations specialist for Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society. You can reach her at 605-366-2432 / tess.hedrick@sanfordhealth.org.