About us
Our Mission
To assist with unmet healthcare needs, with health education, and with programs and research on preventing illness and promoting health in the Upper Peninsula.
Our Vision
To improve the health of the residents of the Upper Peninsula.
What is the Superior Health Foundation?
The Superior Health Foundation (SHF) is a nonprofit health conversion foundation that was created following Duke LifePoint’s acquisition of Marquette General Health System. It is a stand-alone organization and is not affiliated in any way with Duke LifePoint or Marquette General. Its mission is assist with unmet healthcare needs, with health education, and with programs and research on preventing illness and promoting health. That mission may include supporting (a) the unmet healthcare needs of the indigent and uninsured; (b) healthcare education programs; (c) supporting programs and research which have the primary purpose of preventing and reducing illness and disease; and (d) other programs to promote the health, education and welfare of the community
Meet Our Team
Meet our dedicated staff and learn more about each team member.
Megan Murphy
Chief Executive Officer
Megan brings nearly 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors…
Laura Jarvi
Accountant and Grants Manager
A native of Negaunee, Laura received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University in accounting/ computer information…
Leah Berthiaume
Executive Assistant
Leah was born and raised in Marquette for most of her childhood. After living around the United States in her free-wheeling…
Amanda Boundy
Event Specialist
Amanda is an Upper Peninsula native who grew up running through the woods and riding her bike on the backroads of Alger County…
Emily Ellis
Communications and Development Manager
A proud Yooper, with nine years of experience in the non-profit sector focused on community inclusion, Emily is…
Meet Our Board
Meet our Board of Directors and learn more about each board member.
Sara Giles
President
Currently the marketing director of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) and member of the Senior Leadership Team in Manistique, Sara is a native of Canada.
David Jahn
Vice President
Jahn, a native of the Upper Peninsula, has over 40 years of experience in healthcare.
Kara Katona, CPA
Secretary/Treasurer
Kara is a partner in the CPA firm of Makela, Toutant, Hill, Nardi & Katona, P.C., in Marquette.
Elise Bur
Director
Elise Bur was hired as the inaugural director of the Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health in July 2020.
Fredi De Yampert, Ph. D
Director
Fredi De Yampert recently retired as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Finlandia University.
Dr. Bryan Dixon
Director
Dr. Bryan Dixon Dr. J. Bryan Dixon is a physician at the Advanced Center for Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery.
Traci Johnson
Director
Traci Johnson of Foster City joined the Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors in 2022 and serves as the Dickinson County representative.
Meghan Lane
Director
Meghan Lane of Wakefield represents Gogebic County and the western Upper Peninsula on the Board of Directors.
Dr. Scott Pynnonen
Director
Scott Pynnonen, M.D., joined the Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors on July 1, 2022.
Carrissa Rondeau
Director
Carrissa Rondeau, LMSW, BCBA/ LBA, and Founder/CEO of Functional Behavior Services in Marquette.
Scott Sampeer
Director
Scott Sampeer is a certified financial planner for Northwestern Mutual in Marquette.
Angela Victorson
Director
Angela Victorson is a home mortgage consultant with LoanDepot and has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry.