Meet the Elected Officers

Having served on the ASRT Board of Directors for 4 years, as Vice Speaker and Speaker of the House and have gained a thorough understanding of the governance process related to ASRT. Additionally, I served on the board of the Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists as a District President. Through my service with the ASRT, I have participated in many facets including Advocacy, Practice Standards, Nominations, Delegate and Chapter Chair, and member of several other committees. I have also served as a representative of the R.A. profession on several committees for the American College of Radiology and ARRT. Lastly, I have experience serving on other non-profit boards including the Parent Teacher Association, at the local, district and state level. All of this experience has prepared to continue service on the ASRT Board as Vice President.

The top issue affecting the ASRT continues to be Encroachment. I will continue supporting the efforts to battle encroachment by actively monitoring social media platforms and keeping open lines of communication with technologists across the nation. Another issue affecting the profession is the workforce shortages that nearly every department is currently experiencing. I hope that the work of the ASRT Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy will be able to provide some relief of the workforce shortage as we work to promote the profession to high school students and create a career ladder for potential and current Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals, which leads to the 3rd issue affecting our profession - recognition of advanced practice roles. Through continued advocacy efforts to gain recognition for the Radiologist Assistant, we can ensure other advanced practice roles within Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy become and remain viable. I plan to continue my advocacy efforts with the ACR and other organizations to achieve adequate recognition of our profession’s advanced practice roles.

The prime role of the Board of Directors is to help the achieve the ASRT’s Mission and Vision. Serving on the Board of Directors and working towards achieving the Strategic Initiatives outlined, I will help guide the Association towards achieving the Vision of becoming the premier professional association for all Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals. Additionally, as Vice President, I will be able to continue outreach initiatives to local affiliates where I hope to educate others about providing equitable healthcare to members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, the Radiologist Assistant Profession and fully practicing within the guidelines of our Practice Standards. I think that through this outreach, I will help the ASRT Mission of advancing and elevating the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy while enhancing the quality and safety of patient care.

I have been a registered radiographer and computed tomography technologist for 14 years. For the past eight years, I have held the role of program director for a hospital-based radiography program. I have served on the North Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists Board of Directors in the positions of president-elect, president, intermediate chair and chair of the board. I have worked alongside leaders of the South Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists to collaborate and plan a successful joint educational conference in 2021. I have represented North Dakota as a delegate at the ASRT House of Delegates. I have been a member of the ASRT Commission and chair of the Commission. I have been a Student to Leadership Development Program meeting partner at the ASRT House of Delegates. Currently, I am a member of the ASRT Committee on Bylaws. I am the vice president of the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board where I have the privilege of serving to regulate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession in the interest of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public in North Dakota.

I believe the top issue our profession faces continues to be encroachment and lack of licensure across the country. However, I do believe we have gained wonderful momentum, and we are headed in the right direction! I think we raise our visibility by continuing to show up at the state and local levels. I believe we empower the next generation of radiologic technologists by continuing to invest in our students and new technologists through mentorship and collaboration.

It is the job of the ASRT Board of Directors to represent ASRT members by working on their behalf to advocate for and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. I believe I am well equipped to do this as I have gained valuable experience through my previous work on NDSRT and ASRT committees in leadership positions. I consider myself to be dependable, committed and forward-thinking. I believe in building a consensus toward a common goal, and I share in the vision of working hard to continue to raise the visibility of our profession. Additionally, my position on the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board has given me valuable insight into the legislative process. Understanding governance is a critical component to serving the members of the ASRT.

I have been a proud R.T. for 15 years! I began my career in magnetic resonance imaging and have worked to expand my knowledge across multiple modalities. I am in my 11th year at Atrium Health, currently serving as an imaging director in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. My prior experience in conjunction with 15 years serving the great state of North Carolina in various functions through the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists — most recently treasurer and ASRT delegate — has adequately prepared me for this endeavor. Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill instilled the importance of plugging in to professional societies, most specifically the NCSRT and ASRT. I cannot thank them enough for imparting that wisdom and spurring a passion to serve in a greater manner! It has been a true honor to learn from trailblazers from North Carolina, and I look forward to using that knowledge and expertise on the national level.

Workforce shortages coupled with growing imaging volumes continues to be a critical issue facing our profession. Although we have many potential solutions in the works, my teams and I feel the pressure of this on a daily basis. The white paper that outlines the recommendations from the 2024 Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy provides a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges. It was encouraging to see the inclusive group of medical imaging leaders present in the discussion, ultimately detailing recommendations of how we can attract future technologists and retain current professionals in our field. Being Seen from this level is a huge step in the right direction, but taking action and ensuring we move on building the framework for new pathways is critical to success. I hope to add my unique perspective to this group to work together on sustainable change that can be felt on the front lines sooner rather than later!

I feel the primary role of the ASRT Board of Directors is to ensure our core operations are holding true to our mission and vision as a professional society. The Board serves to represent our members and make strategic decisions and plans that impact the profession. My clinical expertise and proven leadership in various capacities combined with my ability to connect with others has prepared me for this role and to help the ASRT lead! Thank you for the opportunity to serve in a new capacity!