Steering Committee

The South Dakota Cancer Coalition is seeking passionate and motivated individuals who are interested in shaping the future of cancer care in South Dakota. As a member of the Steering Committee, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with health care professionals, community leaders, and cancer survivors to improve cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship in our state.

If you are committed to advancing cancer care in South Dakota and have a strong background in health care, advocacy, research, or community outreach, we encourage you to apply. As a member of the committee, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing strategies to reduce the burden of cancer statewide.

Fill out the member request form here.

CURRENT LEADERSHIP

 

Name Organization
Chair: Mary J. Milroy, MD University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Charlene Berke  Avera Sacred Heart
Dr. Dennis Miller Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Doris Cardwell Cancer Survivor
Kay Dosch South Dakota Department of Health
Dawn Arkinson-Red Cloud Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board
Kiley Hump South Dakota Department of Health
Kristi Gylten Monument Health Cancer Care Institute
Shannon Park South Dakota Department of Health
Lindsey Karlson Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas
Jill Ireland American Cancer Society
Lora Black Sanford Research
Laura Gudgeon South Dakota Department of Health
Lori Koenecke South Dakota Department of Health
Marissa Turner South Dakota Urban Indian Health
Sandra Melstad South Dakota Department of Health
Sarah Quail South Dakota Department of Health
Megan Myers South Dakota Cancer Coalition