Advisory Board

The Center for Rural Behavioral Health’s Advisory Board is comprised of community stakeholders who assist the Center’s leadership by providing strategic direction of the Center’s mission and acting as advocates for rural behavioral health.

Meet our Advisory Board

Katie Chryst
Senior System Cutover Implementation Specialist
Compeer Financial

Katherine Clark
Medical Director of Behavioral Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Luke Frederick
State Representative-District 18B
Minnesota House of Representatives

Nicole Griensewic
Small Business owner

Alyssia Jenkins
Vice President of Health Solutions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Yvette Johnson
Senior Director of Health Services
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Barb Kaus
CEO
Greater Mankato Area United Way

Meg Moynihan
Senior Advisor of Strategy & Innovation
Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Jill Resler
CEO
Minnesota Pork

Kristine Retherford
Dean Emeritus
College of Allied Health & Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Dr. Timothy Van Gelder
Family Medicine Physician
Mayo Clinic Health System

Marnie Werner
Vice President of Research & Operations
Center for Rural Policy & Development