Patti Betlach

Board Chair

Patti Betlach, RN, Currently, I am working part-time as a Guest Services Representative at Methodist Hospital/Health Partners. I am an RN and was previously the Director of Home Care, Hospice, Palliative Care and community programs at Park Nicollet - retiring in 2016. In that position, I also lead Park Nicollet's Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse program, and learned about the invaluable role a nurse can provide in the health of the members in a faith community. As FCNN developed over the years, our team of nurses benefitted from the work of the organization and the ongoing commitment to continuing education and providing a support network for nurses working in a faith community.

I joined the Board of Directors of FCNN in 2023 because I believe in the mission of the organization and hoped that my previous experience would bring a perspective to the organization.  It has been an honor to serve on the Board and support the nurses in their role as well as the Evidence-based programs FCNN provides to improve the health of our community.

Mary Springer

Board Vice-Chair

Mary Springer, RN, CIP, CMDCP, received her RN from St. Luke’s School of Nursing affiliated with North Dakota State University and St Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, ND.  Mary started at PHS as a staff nurse at an Assisted Living Community, before transitioning to Clinical Administrator in 2007. Since then, Mary has held various roles including: Education & Training Specialist, Education & Training Specialist-Supervisor, Education Manager-Clinical, and now Director of Clinical Education for PHS.  Mary is a Dementia Certified Instructor through the Alzheimer’s Association and Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP). Mary is also a Certified Infection Preventionist and Program Coordinator for the OnTrack Certified Nursing Assistant Program for PHS. Additionally, Mary serves as a PHS representative on the Faith Community Nurse Network Board. Mary’s purpose in this role is to “create smiles in the eyes of the people we serve” by fulfilling Presbyterian Homes’ mission and operating philosophies. 

Julie Pfab

Board Treasurer

Julie Pfab, BA, Director of Community Services for Lyngblomsten, a Christian nonprofit organization serving older adults and their families through healthcare, housing, and community-based services.  She currently leads a team that extends programs and support into the broader community, with a strong focus on serving family caregivers and individuals living at home with dementia, including The Gathering group respite program.  Julie is a member of Lyngblomsten’s Church Relations Team, helping strengthen connections with congregations and community partners. With keen skills in navigating funding sources, Julie has extensive experience developing programs, including Care Team Ministry and The Gathering for Lyngblomsten as well as a Health Ministries team within her faith community. She holds a B.A. in Human Services from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, and began her career as a social worker at the Wilder Foundation.

Ann Gonzales,

Board Secretary

Biography coming soon...

Roland Hayes

Immediate Past Board Chair

Rev. Roland Hayes earned his BA from Carthage College (1974) and M. Div. from Luther-Northwestern Seminary (1978).  He has also completed the necessary coursework and practicum to be a licensed long-term care administrator.  As the pastor of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Roseville for 38 years before retiring in 2016, He mentored first call pastors and provided supervision for the first-year seminarians.  From 2001 to 2017, Roland also served on the board of HealthEast Care System in St. Paul, where he chaired the Quality Assurance Committee, served on the Executive Committee, and was board chair from 2014 - 2016.  Since retirement he has continued serving on the Fairview Foundation board.  For the last 9 years he has served on the board of the Faith Community Nurse Network - Twin Cities, including 2 years as treasurer and three years as board chair.  Roland and his wife, Betsy, live in Shoreview and have returned to St. Michael's Lutheran in Roseville as members.  They have one daughter and two grandchildren. 

Carla Boudoir

Board Member

Certifications:
1. AGPCNP-BC (Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
2. CRRN- Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse
My nursing experience has included working as a Registered Nurse for the past 20 years, and as an LPN for 7 years. In 2020, I earned my license to practice as an Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
I currently work at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System as a Nurse Case Manager in the Neurology Department. I have worked within this Health Care System for 16+ years. In addition to working in Neurology, I worked in the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center for 9 years, as both an inpatient nurse and as an Outpatient SCI/D Telehealth Coordinator.
care as needed.

Dale Burgess

Board Member

Biography Coming Soon...

Dustin Crawford

Board Member

Dustin Crawford, MDiv, BCC,  serves as the System Director of Spiritual Health Services at M Health Fairview. He has been a college minister, military and hospital chaplain, and healthcare leader for 20 years. Dustin received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Oklahoma State University and his Master of Divinity from Oklahoma Christian University. He is a board-certified chaplain through the Association of Professional. He lives in West St. Paul with his spouse, Heather, and their son, Charlie.

Peter Fritch-Gallatin

Board Member

Biography Coming Soon...

Carolyn Orttel

Board Member

Carolyn attended the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis and received her 3-year RN diploma. She completed her BSN at Bethel University. She worked the majority of her career in long term care in supervisory, management and administrative positions for a total of 49 + years before retiring in 2018. She joined FCNN in 2013 because she has a passion for helping seniors live safely in the community. She currently chairs the FCNN Education committee and is a Master Trainer for Stepping On and the programs in the Living Well suite. She is the volunteer FCN at Waite Park Church in NE Minneapolis.

Susan O'Connor-Von

Board Member

Dr. Susan O’Conner-Von is a Professor in the School of Nursing and served for seven years as the Director of Graduate Studies in the Center for Spirituality and Healing. She was on staff at Children’s Hospital, St. Paul for 33 years and was a hospice volunteer for Allina for 16 years. Dr. O’Conner-Von advances interprofessional healthcare through her program of research, teaching and service activities with a focus on holistic care and palliative care. In the classroom, Susan’s personalized involvement with her students ignites passion for nursing research, ethics, professional development and to be life-long learners.

Yisehak Tura,

Board Member

Yisehak Tura, MS, RN, OCN, brings a blend of clinical expertise, educational leadership, and community-driven healthcare experience to the FCNN Board of Directors. A Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse, Oncology Certified Nurse, and Faith Community Nurse, Yisehak serves as an Oncology Clinical Educator for Johnson & Johnson while continuing his dedication to his community through volunteer services.

Yisehak is deeply passionate about health equity and accessible community care. He serves as the Faith Community Nursing coordinator for his local parish, organizing vital health clinics and wellness education. As a FCNN board member, Yisehak is dedicated to strengthening the spiritual and physical well-being of the diverse communities FCNN serves.