Advisory Committee Structure Overview
Minn. Stat. 214.32, Subd. 1(c) states: An advisory committee is established to advise the program committee consisting of:
(1) one member appointed by each of the following: the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants, the Minnesota Dental Association, the Minnesota Chiropractic Association, the Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse Association, the Minnesota Medical Association, the Minnesota Nurses Association, and the Minnesota Podiatric Medicine Association;
(2) one member appointed by each of the professional associations of the other professions regulated by a participating board not specified in clause (1); and
(3) two public members, as defined by section 214.02.
The Advisory Committees goals are to:
1) Promote early intervention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring for potentially impaired health professionals;
2) Provide expertise to HPSP staff and Program Committee members; and
3) Act as a liaison with membership.
The Advisory Committee meets quarterly.
Advisory Committee Members
| Association | Name |
| Dentist Concerned for Dentists | Charles Wilkinson |
| MN Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Lindsay Heidelberger |
| Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants | Tracy Keizer |
| MN Acupuncture Association | OPEN |
| Minnesota Ambulance Association | Joe Newton |
| Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy | Calvin Hauer |
| Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians | Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski |
| MN Chap. of National Assoc. of Social Workers | Michael Arieta |
| Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians | Jenny Glock |
| MN Chiropractic Association | Dr. Jake Dalbec |
| Minnesota Dental Association | Dr. James Omlie |
| MN Society of Health Systems Pharmacists | S. Bruce Benson |
| Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse Association (LPN) | OPEN |
| MN Medical Association | Stephanie Lindgren |
| Minnesota Nurses Association | OPEN |
| MN Occupational Therapy Association | Karen Sames |
| Minnesota Optometric Association | Georgiann Jensen Bohn |
| MN Organization of Leaders in Nursing | Lucy Furlong |
| MN Organization of Registered Nurses | Niki Gjere |
| Minnesota Pharmacists Association | Sue Anderson |
| Minnesota Podiatric Medicine Association | Dr. Kari Prescott |
| Minnesota Psychological Association | Ann Schissel |
| Minnesota Society of Addiction Medicine | Sandy Clark |
| MN Veterinary Association | Dr. Marcia Brower |
| MN Nurse Peer Support Network | Katy Callaway |
| Public Member | Joanne Kronstedt |
| Public Member | OPEN |
Advisory Committee Meetings and Minutes
Meetings are open to the public.
| Upcoming Advisory Committee Meetings |
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If you are interested in attending the upcoming Advisory Committee meeting, please email hlbhpsp@state.mn.us and enter ATTEND AC MEETING as the subject and ask for additional information about how to attend. Thank you for your interest in HPSP! |
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
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Wednesday, February 10, 2026 |