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President: Adiah Buysse
Hi everyone! My name is Adiah Buysse and I am ecstatic to be serving as the 2020-2021 South Dakota SNA President! I am currently a senior at South Dakota State University in Brookings and will be graduating in May 2021 with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing with minors in Human Development and Family Studies and Gerontology. On campus I am involved in the SDSU Student Nurses Association and will serve as this academic year’s 1st Vice President and the Fishback Honors College. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, hammocking, hiking, and doing almost anything outdoors! My career goal is to work in Critical Care and work my way towards becoming a Nurse Anesthetist. Being a member of SNA over the last couple of years has further instilled my passion for the nursing profession and for helping others, and I hope that SNA is able to have as much of an impact on you as it has had on me! I am looking forward to the upcoming school year and to be able to grow not only individually but also professionally within the nursing field. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to me at any time! Contact information: sdsnapresident@gmail.com |
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First Vice-President: Hannah DeWild
Hello! My name is Hannah DeWild and I am super excited to serve as your Vice President. I am a senior at Augustana University in Sioux Falls studying nursing (obviously), Spanish, Medical Humanities & Societies, and Religion! At Augie, I serve as President for our Student Nurses Association, Student Body Vice President, a Student Ambassador at Admissions, and a Nursing Senior Mentor. Outside of school, you can catch me doing anything outside from hammocking with my ukelele to hiking in various National Parks on breaks! My career goal is to become a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. I am super excited to serve on this board another year and to connect with nurses at varying locations and levels across the state. Feel free to reach out to me at any time! Contact information: hmdewild17@ole.augie.edu |
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Community Health Chair: Tori DeMers
Hi everyone, my name is Tori DeMers and I am thrilled to be serving as the Community Health Director for South Dakota SNA 2020-2021. I am currently a senior at South Dakota State University’s Brookings campus and will be graduating in May 2021 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish, along with a minor in global studies. During the 2020- 2021 school year I will also serve as the Secretary for SDSU’s Spanish club. I love the nursing profession and am grateful for the opportunities it gives me to work with diverse populations. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going on the lake, traveling, and cooking. I am very passionate about community involvement and building intercultural relationships. During the previous school year, I served as an English teacher in one of South Dakota’s rural Spanish-speaking communities. I hope to take the knowledge I gained through that experience and apply it to communities across the state. I am looking forward to my new role on SDSNA and working with my fellow board members. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any ideas or questions about community service! Contact information: tori.demers@jacks.sdstate.edu |
Secretary & Regional Chair: Katarina Ilkow
My name is Katarina Ilkow and I will be serving as the 2020-2021 Secretary. I will be a senior at Mount Marty University in Yankton, South Dakota. Last year I got the experience of being SDSNA’s Community Health Chair. I am excited for my new position on the board! At Mount Marty University, I am also a part of the Women’s soccer team, the local student nurse association; where I am serving as vice president, and MMU’s student government. I enjoy being involved and getting to know all the different people I meet along the way! When I am not busy doing activities, I love to spend time with my friends or just hang out and read a book with my cat, Katniss. If you have any questions or concerns; please feel free to contact me!
Contact information: katilk55@mountmarty.edu
My name is Katarina Ilkow and I will be serving as the 2020-2021 Secretary. I will be a senior at Mount Marty University in Yankton, South Dakota. Last year I got the experience of being SDSNA’s Community Health Chair. I am excited for my new position on the board! At Mount Marty University, I am also a part of the Women’s soccer team, the local student nurse association; where I am serving as vice president, and MMU’s student government. I enjoy being involved and getting to know all the different people I meet along the way! When I am not busy doing activities, I love to spend time with my friends or just hang out and read a book with my cat, Katniss. If you have any questions or concerns; please feel free to contact me!
Contact information: katilk55@mountmarty.edu
Nominations Chair: Rachel Hewitt
My name is Rachel Hewitt and I am the Nominations Chair and Regional Director for South Dakota this year! I am a current senior Honors nursing student and soccer athlete at SDSU, aspiring to go into Critical Care as a Nurse! In addition to nursing, I am getting Minors in Biology, Psychology, and Health Science. When I am not studying or working, I like to spend time outdoors, with friends or family, or learning something new!
Contact information: rachel.hewitt@jacks.sdstate.edu
My name is Rachel Hewitt and I am the Nominations Chair and Regional Director for South Dakota this year! I am a current senior Honors nursing student and soccer athlete at SDSU, aspiring to go into Critical Care as a Nurse! In addition to nursing, I am getting Minors in Biology, Psychology, and Health Science. When I am not studying or working, I like to spend time outdoors, with friends or family, or learning something new!
Contact information: rachel.hewitt@jacks.sdstate.edu
Resolutions Chair: Elizabeth Schaff
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Schaff, and I am honored to be serving as the South Dakota Student Nurses Association’s Resolutions Chair for the 2020-2021 academic year. I am a student in the accelerated BSN program at the University of Sioux Falls and will graduate in May 2021. I previously earned a BS in Biology with a minor in music from the University of North Dakota in December 2015. In my free time I enjoy cooking, bicycling, traveling, and volunteering. I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to this year’s SDSNA Executive Board, and I am excited to learn and grow both personally and professionally in my role on the board this year!
Contact information: elizabeth.schaff@usiouxfalls.edu
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Schaff, and I am honored to be serving as the South Dakota Student Nurses Association’s Resolutions Chair for the 2020-2021 academic year. I am a student in the accelerated BSN program at the University of Sioux Falls and will graduate in May 2021. I previously earned a BS in Biology with a minor in music from the University of North Dakota in December 2015. In my free time I enjoy cooking, bicycling, traveling, and volunteering. I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to this year’s SDSNA Executive Board, and I am excited to learn and grow both personally and professionally in my role on the board this year!
Contact information: elizabeth.schaff@usiouxfalls.edu
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Treasurer: Janae Gustafson
Hello everyone! My name is Janae Gustafson and I am so excited to be this year’s SDSNA Treasurer! A little bit about myself is that I am from Ethan, SD and currently a senior at the University of Sioux Falls! Go coo! I am a RA on campus and love getting connected with others and forming new friendships (which is why I’m excited to be on the state board)! Other fun things about me is that I enjoy watching sports (specifically when my siblings are playing), painting, reading, eating, and having quality time with my friends and family! Ready for a fun last year as a cougar! Contact information: janae.gustafson@usiouxfalls.edu |
Communications & Regional Director: Shealyn Bunch
Hello everyone! My name is Shealyn Bunch. I will be serving as your Communications Director this year! I am a University of South Dakota student on the Rapid City campus. Through an externship this last summer I found a passion for critical care and hope to pursue ICU nursing upon graduation. Outside of school, I love to bike and fish in the Black Hills. I also have a Black Lab named Hank and a Rottweiler Coonhound mix named Charlie who both love to keep me on my toes. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns or ideas!
Contact information: Shealyn.bunch@coyotes.usd.edu
Hello everyone! My name is Shealyn Bunch. I will be serving as your Communications Director this year! I am a University of South Dakota student on the Rapid City campus. Through an externship this last summer I found a passion for critical care and hope to pursue ICU nursing upon graduation. Outside of school, I love to bike and fish in the Black Hills. I also have a Black Lab named Hank and a Rottweiler Coonhound mix named Charlie who both love to keep me on my toes. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns or ideas!
Contact information: Shealyn.bunch@coyotes.usd.edu