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: Emily E. K. Murphy, MD, FACS | Surgical Institute of South Dakota |
| Charlene Berke | Avera Sacred Heart |
| Dr. Denis 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 |
| Laura Streich | 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 |
| Marissa Turner | South Dakota Urban Indian Health |
| Sarah Quail | South Dakota Department of Health |
| Megan Myers | South Dakota Cancer Coalition |