Wisdom Keeper Directory

Profession: Innovative Education, Game Design

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Connection to NDSU: Supporter, married to alum Brad Trom, Graduate SIU, 1974, BA Communication, Education, Design for Adults & Children

Current Interests/Work: Game-based learning design, group learning consultant, student and business leader mentor, People of Play volunteer.

Contribution to College of HHS: Use my experience as a business leader, entrepreneur and game designer to influence educational programming, student experiences and group learning.

• Profession: Registered Nurse
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate, 1979, Associate Degree in Nursing, NDSU Foundation Board of Trustees, Masters Degree in Rural Health Nursing, UND
• Current Interests/Work: Nursing administration, healthcare administration, alumni board member.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Support nursing programs, help with accreditation, and advocate for healthcare education in North Dakota.

• Profession: Educator
• Location: Casselton, North Dakota
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate, 1975, Home Economics Education, MS Education, 2002
• Current Interests/Work: Retired teacher, involved in community projects, NDSU Foundation trustee.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Share experiences in education and community service, help foster connections with alumni.

• Profession: Teacher of Home Economics, Co-owner Clough Farm and Clough Sales
• Connection to NDSU: Board of Visitors, Trustee, and Recipient of Distinguished Service Award
• Current Interests/Work: Retired from business/farm, Wlls County Historical Society Volunteer, Medora Volunteer (2 weeks per year)
  

• Profession: Pharmacy, Consultant in Diabetes & Obesity
• Location: Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate, 1969, College of Pharmacy, Executive MBA, Babson College 1986, NDSU Foundation Board of Trustees Emeritus, NDSU Research Park Board 2005-2016, NDSU Pharmacy Advisory Board
• Current Interests/Work: The US and World health care especially in diabetes, obesity and cardio- metabolic health is constrained by limited resources to support primary care and rural health resulting in a larger percentage of retiring persons in poor health that is/will limit the health of the aging population
• Contribution to College of HHS: Working with state, regional, national and international networks to bring attention, training and resources to demonstrate the utilization of education, training and placement of personnel to support local management of these conditions.

• Profession: Former Professor and Administrator in Higher Education
• Location: Fargo and seasonal in Minnesota
• Connection to NDSU: 36-year career at NDSU, served in multiple capacities including Dean and Provost.
• Current Interests/Work: Continuing research on family businesses; volunteer activities with the College of Health and Human Sciences, ND AARP and the YWCA..
• Contribution to College of HHS: Offer expertise in faculty and student development, fundraising, and program sustainability.

• Profession: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Location: Denver, Colorado (seasonal in Scottsdale)
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate in Medical Technology.
• Current Interests/Work: Public health, infectious disease, promotions of healthcare education.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Support students through scholarships and mentoring, promote interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare.
  

• Profession: Health Care Strategic Business Development, Program Development, International Public Health, RN/PHN
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Connection to NDSU: Dean Teresa Conner
• Current Interests/Work: Health Care Sustainability/Efficiency, Business Development/Marketing/Sales, and Physician Relations
• Contribution to College of HHS: Identify/share creative ideas that are innovative and create sustainable health care initiatives. Provide cultural perspectives for East African and Latin populations

• Profession: Dietitian, Researcher, Military (Ret USAF Col)
• Location: Beach, North Dakota and Trenton, Illinois
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate, 1975 Double major in Home Economics Education and Dietetics; Honorary doctorate from NDSU ( 2010) Board of Visitors for College of Human Ecology (2005-2008)
• Current Interests/Work: International dietetics education, consulting, mentoring. Dietetics outcomes research, Standardized language for Dietetics, systematic reviews/evidence based practice guidelines
• Contribution to College of HHS: Whatever is needed for Wisdom Keepers, International perspectives on dietetics and mentoring for students and faculty.
  

• Profession: Pharmacist
• Location: Fargo, ND
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate, 1975, College of Pharmacy, NDSU Foundation Board of Trustees
• Current Interests/Work: Clinic pharmacy, mentoring students, involvement in pharmacy education.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Support healthcare initiatives and student mentorship, advocate for pharmacy education.

• Profession: Pharmacist
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Connection to NDSU: 32 year career at NDSU, Former Dean of Graduate School and Research, Provost.
• Current Interests/Work: Higher education leadership, program development.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Oversee and facilitate the development of new academic programs, especially in healthcare, and mentor faculty.
  

• Profession: Former Nutrition Educator
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate in Home Economics Education, NDSU Foundation Board of Trustees Emeritus
• Current Interests/Work: Supporting education and community wellness.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Advocate for rural health and community outreach.
  

• Profession: Pharmacist
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Connection to NDSU: Graduate in Pharmacy.
• Current Interests/Work: Consultant for pharmacy businesses, student mentoring.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Mentoring students and supporting pharmacy education.
  

• Profession: Physician, Healthcare Administrator, Public Health Faculty
• Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
• Connection to NDSU: Served as State Health Officer under Governor Burgum
• Current Interests/Work: Public health, healthcare administration, mentoring.
• Contribution to College of HHS: Support healthcare initiatives and education, provide international perspectives.