Board of Directors

The PrairieCare Child & Family has a volunteer board of directors who bring diverse skills and interests to the organization - who all share the same deep level of passion for our mission. If you are interested in meeting with a board member, or are interested in joining our team, please click here to contact us directly.
Marsha Swails - President

Marsha is a retired AP Literature teacher winning numerous awards during her career. In addition, she was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from Woodbury. In 2007, she served as chief author for the legislation to build the first hospital for PrairieCare in Maple Grove. After four years and strong advocacy, the bill passed nearly unanimously. Her passion for mental health services for teenagers began in the classroom where she lost one too many students to suicide.
Tom Lehman - Secretary & Treasurer

Tom is a political consultant and founder of The Lehman Group, which represents a variety of health care clients at the state and national level.  Tom’s relationship with PrairieCare began in 2007 and he is a passionate advocate for mental health services for children and teens.  During his over 30 years in Minnesota politics, he has fought for health care policies that improve the lives of people.
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Stephanie Goetz - Vice-President of Governance

​Stephanie Goetz is a former news anchor and journalist who now owns the communications consulting firm, Goetz Communications. This award winning broadcaster has a deep passion for advocating for mental health solutions in our communities. After launching a successful mental health non-profit in the Fargo-Moorhead, she continues to fuel this passion through serving on the board of directors at the PrairieCare Child and Family Fund. Her compassion for this work comes from losing her older brother to suicide in 2002 and seeing the toll depression and other mental illnesses have had on her other family members and friends. She's honored to be a part of such a vibrant and progressive organization.  ​
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Heidi Northrup, Board Member, Executive Committee
Ann Fritz - Board Member
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Ann serves as a Partner at ESG Architects in Minneapolis as well as Director of Interiors. She is known for award-winning work across the country in urban residential, hospitality, and workplace environments. Many of the trendy restaurants, condo buildings, and hotels here in Minneapolis are signature projects of Ann’s. Like most members of the board, she developed compassion for those struggling with mental health because of what she witnessed within her family, friends, and associates.
Sandra Nicholson - Board Member

​A former principal in the Anoka-Hennepin school district, Sandy has served as an Educational Consultant for the Anoka-Hennepin School District, and as Director of the Masters of Arts in Education Program at St Mary’s University. During her career she worked closely with hundreds of children and families in need of mental health services and consistently advocated for greater access to those services for families.
Rhoda Michaelynn - Board Member
 
Her compelling story of caring for two children with mental health issues is why Rhoda will serve as an excellent parent advocate. She knows first-hand the labyrinth parents must navigate with insurance, placement, and various levels of care.  Sadly, she recently lost a son due to depression and anxiety. Her background in marketing for Public Radio International and now as owner of Family Ties, Inc., a video production company, will add to the depth of experience that will enhance our work in the community. 
Jennifer Morrell - Board Member

Jennifer is the Operations Manager alongside her husband, Scott, in their business.  In 1993, Scott and Jennifer lost a son with a congenital heart defect at the age of four months.  Through that experience, they developed a deeper appreciation of faith, family and a strong support system when walking through challenging times.  Her gift to the board is a desire to help families, providing much needed support during challenging times.
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Jude David - Board Member
 

Joanna Bryant - Board Member
 

JoAnne Hoffman, MD - Board Member
 
Dr. Hoffman Jecha attended St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota Medical School  In more than 23 years at South Lake Pediatrics, she has initiated and implemented integration of mental and behavioral health into part of “routine” pediatrics care.  JoAnne initiated clinic wide screening for mental health and chemical use, developed formal relationships with multiple mental health partners including some colocation.  In 2007 she began 7-8 opportunities per year of additional behavioral and mental health training with various community experts for SLP clinicians and staff. In 2010, she implemented a large Depression Grant which brought in Care Coordination.  In 2015, she developed a partnership with Prairie Care Institute for more complete integration of behavioral and mental health at South Lake Pediatrics.  She has served on multiple committees for Children’s Health Network and currently is on the board for Prairie Care Child and Family Fund.  The strong belief that physical and mental health cannot and should not be separated continues to drive forth new  initiatives and community collaboration. 
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Scott Morrell - Board Member

Scott is the Founder and President of Rebar Leadership.. Scott works with senior leaders and boards to execute more effective organizations leading to better performance. Some of his work includes: executive coaching, team development, and strategic planning.  Scott’s skill set has been valuable to the Fund to build its foundation and give it vision for the future.

Todd Stabenow - Board Member
 

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Brian Murray - Board Member
 

Stephen R. Setterberg, MD - Ex Officio Member

Dr. Setterberg is the founder of PrairieCare and PrairieCare Medical Group. His clinical practice, which includes both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, continues to guide clinical innovation to benefit those suffering from psychiatric illness. Dr. Setterberg’s dedication to truly comprehensive and integrative care is borne out in his involvement with the renowned International School of Analytical Psychology in Zurich, Switzerland. His current focus of research and development is on reestablishing the essential role of psychotherapies in genuinely holistic care that aims to achieve more than temporary crisis-oriented symptom suppression. This is a logical extension of his previous work on meaningful assessment of treatment outcomes.
Joel V. Oberstar, MD - Ex Officio Member

Dr. Oberstar has had a passion for working with and helping children nearly all his life.  Originally from Chisholm, Minnesota, he graduated with a BA in English and biology from Hamline University and later a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Following three years of general psychiatry training at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program in Boston, Dr. Oberstar returned to Minnesota to complete two years of fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry.  Dr. Oberstar’s clinical work primarily consists of providing care to children, adolescents and young adults in the outpatient clinic. President-elect of the Minnesota Psychiatric Society, Dr. Oberstar is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and he is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School.