PROMISE BOARD
Promise Community Health Center is a patient centered board-governed organization. Our board is composed of committed and enthusiastic individuals from the community, including business leaders, organization partners and patients of the health center. Our board holds regular meetings, volunteers at our events, advocates for Promise and its patients, plans for Promise’s future, and oversees its operations and financial committments.
Verlyn Boone, President
Daisy Gasca
Michele Hofman
Greta Grond, Vice-President
Nancy Anguiano
Janice Luevano
Kendra Rensink, Secretary & Treasurer
Rick Getman
Jean Ellis
PROMISE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Emily Tuschen, CEO
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Emily Tuschen was named the Chief Executive Officer in July 2022. Previously, she had served as Co-Chief Executive Officer. In this role, she oversees the continued development of clinical services at the health center, including medical, prenatal, dental, vision, and mental health.
Tuschen began serving at Promise in January 2016 as a clinic nurse. She has also served as clinic manager and chief operating officer. Tuschen brings varied medical experience and expertise to Promise, previously working at critical access hospitals in a variety of departments, including emergency, labor and delivery, postpartum, and medical floor.
She earned an associate’s degree in nursing from St. Luke’s College in Sioux City in 2008 and a bachelor of science degree in nursing at Dordt College in Sioux Center in 2009.
Amy McAlpine
Chief Operating Officer
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Jodi Utech
Director of Patient Financial Services
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Kara Acevedo
Chief Financial Officer
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Kris Gesink
Director of Marketing
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