Aequitas Health, a 2023 McNulty Catalyst Fund awardee for demonstrating significant momentum with innovative models of change to tackle distinct systemic challenges, is a nonprofit that identifies and recognizes a society of medical student fellows dedicated to promoting health equity and eradicating health disparities. Aequitas Health was catalyzed by the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship's charge to meaningfully address challenges in the US healthcare ecosystem.

Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Avera Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD - a children's hospital in a hospital with over 110 beds including 5+ PICU beds serving predominately rural and indigenous populations. Board certification in general pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine from the American Board of Pediatrics.

A nationally recognized academic clinician with over 75 published manuscripts, abstracts, and chapters on pediatrics, medical ethics, medical education, health services research, and healthcare analytics in journals such as Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, Pediatrics in Review, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Research recognized in Top Pediatrics Articles of 2017 by the Society of Hospital Medicine. Mentored over 20 trainees and presented over 70 regional, national and international lectures. National leadership roles in public health, health policy, pediatrics and pediatric critical care at AcademyHealth and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Recipient of teaching awards from University of Wisconsin (Outstanding Resident Teacher Award) and the University of South Dakota (Chester McVay Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research). Member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)

A national pediatric critical care leader on the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Critical Care (SOCC), served on authorship committees of over 10 national practice guidelines for the care of pediatric patients in critical care, hospitalized (COHC), and emergency settings (COPEM). Annually, aided in the programming at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) as a faculty member and scientific reviewer. Developed and delivered on the strategy of the SOCC.The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Critical Care (SOCC), founded in 1984, consists of over 1500 members of the Academy. We are the leading advocate for critically ill and injured children and the professional home for pediatric critical care providers. Our mission is to optimize the care of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents through education, advocacy, and professional support of our members.

Advising Bain & Company's Private Equity practice with a focus on healthcare.

The Preparedness and Treatment Equity Coalition (PTEC) is a nonprofit that takes a metric-driven approach to close the gaps in care for underserved communities. During its tenure, PTEC disbursed over $450,000 for research directed at community-level interventions to improve health equity. PTEC was catalyzed by the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship's charge to meaningfully address challenges in the US healthcare ecosystem.

Advised McKinsey & Co and their clients within the healthcare practice.

Selected as one of 21 senior healthcare leaders chosen to join the Aspen Institute Health Innovators' network. Fellows hail from all parts of the country and work across the healthcare ecosystem, with expertise ranging from mental health and medicine to healthcare technology and venture capital. The Health Innovators Fellowship aims to strengthen, connect, inspire, and challenge these leaders to create new approaches to improve the health and well-being of Americans. Member of Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN).

Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD - a free-standing children's hospital with 58 general pediatric, 55 NICU, and 12 PICU beds. Annually, the Pediatric Critical Care Service cares for approximately 750 admissions, over 325 transports, and over 400 sedations. Board certification in general pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine from the American Board of Pediatrics.

Established and executed a cohesive long-term strategy and operational plan for health plan data and analytics through a limited advisory capacity to the Sanford Health Plan (SHP) President and his senior leadership team.

Led a newly created corporate-level function in population health at a $6 billion healthcare system (40+ hospitals, 200+ clinics, 1,400+ physicians, 45,000+ employees, and a health plan with 200,000+ members). Developed the strategy and implementation plan for cross-enterprise (payer, provider, contracting) initiatives to increase organizational agility in the move towards value-based care. Driving application of nationally recognized data and analytics function as well as leveraging innovations from Sanford Research population health group. Direct report to the health system Chief Financial Officer.

Founded a multi-million dollar, centralized, comprehensive data and analytics function for a large integrated health system covering the payer, provider, and corporate services with oversight on all data and analytics activities across the organization. Designed and executed a long-term strategy on the One Source of Truth (one team, one data source, one data governance) with national and international recognition including publications in Harvard Business Review and New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst. Direct report to the health system Chief Financial Officer and accountability over a centralized team of 60+ data scientists.Transitioned to Chief Medical Analytics Officer (July 2017 - June 2018) and served as a mentor to senior data analytics leadership as well as an advisor to senior corporate and board leadership on the strategic use of analytics in an integrated health system.

Pediatric AirMed Flight ProgramMay 2013 - April 2018Medical Director of a pediatrics-only flight based transport program with 7-9 PICU trained flight nurses and over 325 transports annually in the upper Midwest. Expanded transport volume at 14.1% annually versus historic growth rate of 4.9%. Established 24-month lecture series including procedural validations with monthly review of quality and utilization. Pediatric Sedation ServiceJanuary 2012 - April 2013Medical Director of a PICU directed sedation program with 5-7 nurses in providing over 400 procedural sedations annually. Improved operational efficiency by 30% and patient revenue by 44% (while remaining budget neutral) resulting in receiving the Sanford Health Internal Performance Improvement Award. Established 12-month revolving lecture series.

Conduct health services research in mentoring medical students and residents; research published in high-impact journals and recipient of a national award from the Society of Hospital Medicine. Recipient of NIH funding (2020) for research on behavioral economics within healthcare decision-making. Serve as the Senior Faculty Mentor to the Behavioral Economics Core, a newly designed core of Sanford Research dedicated to expanding the field of behavioral economics while supporting related implementation research at Sanford Health (2020-2022). Previously identified as a Secondary Assistant Scientist (2012-2017)

One of 24 leaders selected from over 750 applicants to receive a fellowship award of $100,000. The Bush Fellowship is an investment in people who have a record of accomplishment and the potential to do even more for their communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Executive coaching from Korn Ferry. Coursework in leadership, behavioral economics, design thinking, programming, leadership, global macroeconomics, and healthcare innovation from Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, IDEO, London School of Economics, Disney Institute, and University of Pennsylvania.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship TrainingCritical Care Interdisciplinary Unit Council

General Pediatrics Post-Graduate TrainingPediatric Residency Advisory Committee

Business Analyst, MindswiftFebruary 2001 - July 2001Management Consulting Firm focused on Internet-based customer relationship technologies.Business Analyst, Luminant WorldwideJuly 2000 - January 2001Management Consulting Firm focused on emerging Internet strategies.Research Associate, APM / CSC HealthcareAugust 1998 - August 1999Management Consulting Firm focused on the payor-provider market.