Meet Our Staff

Jim Mitchell, MBA
Associate Vice President for Student Wellness
Joined MSU University Health Partners in 1992Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Economics, University of Virginia
Advanced Degree:
MBA, James Madison University
- Health care leadership in higher education
- Student health insurance/benefit programs for college students.
- Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana (economist/planning officer)
- Previously worked at the University of Virginia Student Health Service
- Past President and board member of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association
- Past board member of the Rocky Mountain College Health Association
- Past President and board member of the American College of Health Association
- Fellow of the American College Health Association
- Recipient of the American College Health Association's Edward Hitchcock Award for outstanding contributions to the field of college health
- Past chair and member of MSU Professional Council
- Organized and continues to help manage the Montana University System Student Insurance Program
- Over 15 consultations on college health programs
- Currently a member of the American College Health Foundation Board of Directors
- Spokesperson, Lookout Mountain Group (non-partisan study group looking at impact of health care reform on student health programs)
Physicians

Sam Mitchell, MD, PhD
Medical Services Director & Primary Care Physician
Joined University Health Partners in 2010
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology University of Colorado
Advanced Degrees:
PhD in Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Montana
MD, University of Washington
Advanced Training:
Family Medicine Residency, University of Washington 2000-03
US Public Health Service Epidemic Intelligence Service 2003-05
Certifications:
Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Infectious diseases including STIs and HIV
- Risk reduction
- Researcher: worked on the neutral-drift theory of evolution, spinal cord physiology, assessing the environment impact of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and the molecular pathogenesis of Bartonella bacilliformis
- Field officer for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Investigated domestic outbreaks (particularly syphilis and HIV)
- Assisted in initiation of a Pap-screening program for Botswana
- Private Family Practice and Urgent Care in Missoula, MT

Mary Drake, MD
Acute Care Manager & Physician
Joined University Health Partners in 2016
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in English, College of St. Benedict
Advanced Degree:
MD, University of Nebraska
Advanced Training:
Emergency Medicine Residency, Regions Hospital St. Paul MN 1997-2000
Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona 2006-2007
Structural Acupuncture, Harvard University, 2014-2015
Certifications:
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Sports Medicine
- Santa Clara Kaiser Permanente Emergency Physician
- Bozeman Deaconess Hospital/Absaroka Emergency Physician

Sarah Bronsky, MD
Primary Care Physician

Lindsay Carlson, MD
Primary Care Physician
Joined University Health Partners in 2017
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Psychology/Minor in English, Georgetown University
Advanced Degree:
MD, University of Washington
Advanced Training:
Family Medicine Residency, MT Family Residency, Billings MT 2007-10
Rural Health Fellowship, Tacoma Family Medicine, 2010-11
Certifications:
Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Emotional health and wellness
- Preventative care
- Contraception/women’s health
- Worked in Angola and South Africa
- Livingston Health Care Family Physician

Laura Goodell, MD
Acute Care Physician
Joined University Health Partners in 2016
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Biomechanics. Health and Human Development, Montana State University
Advanced Degree:
MD, University of Washington
Advanced Training:
Chief Resident, Montana Family Medicine Residency
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Medicine
- Rural Medicine
- Medical Student Education
- Health Care Policy/Advocacy
- Rural Family Practice Physician, Dillon, Montana
- Associate Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine
Thomas Kelly, MD
Primary Care Physician
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
Dave McLaughlin, MD
Primary Care Physician
Joined University Health Partners in 2019

Katie Woods, MD
Primary Care Physician
Joined University Health Partners 2014
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in History, University of Connecticut
BS in Biology, Montana State University
Advanced Degree:
M.Ed, Harvard Graduate School of Education
MD, University of Washington
Advanced Training:
Family Medicine Residency, MT Family Residency, Billings, MT, 2007-10
Certifications:
Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Travel medicine
- Women's health
- Global health
- Infectious diseases
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Instructor: Introduction to Global Health 291, Montana State University
- Volunteer Physician for Syrian refugee aid effort Lesvos, Greece 2016
- Family Physician in New Zealand 2010-2011 and 2013-2014
Nurse Practitioners
Heidi Arnold,NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Joined University Health Partners in 2019

Amy Berghold, FNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Joined University Health Partners in 2016
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Nursing, Montana State University
Advanced Degree:
Master of Nursing, Graceland University
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
ACLS
- Primary care
- Mental health
- Community Health Partners in Bozeman, MT 2010 - current
- College Health MSU 2010 - current. Full time beginning in 2016

Shar Carraway, FNP
Primary Care & Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Joined University Health Partners in 2013
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Nursing, Montana State University
Advanced Degree:
Master of Nursing, Gonzaga University
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Intensive Care Unit in Billings, MT
- Private practice in Portland, OR
- Worked as a temporary/fill-in for the MSU University Health Partners before being hired for regular position

Emma Hoegh, FNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Joined University Health Partners in May 2018
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Elementary Education and Studio Art, Luther College
BS in Nursing, George Mason University
Advanced Degrees:
DNP Family Practice, Radford University
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
- Pediatric and adult emergency nursing experience in Level I and Level III Trauma Centers

Kristi Lavin, FNP
Primary Care & Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Joined University Health Partners in 1989
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Nursing, University of Nevada-Reno
Advanced Degrees:
Master of Nursing, Montana State University
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Women's health
- Primary care
- Colposcopy
- Mental Health
- Transgender Health
- Worked in various clinics in Bozeman, MT in the past 20 years
- Worked with Rocky Mountain Hospice for 3 years
- Became a Family Nurse Practitioner while working as a nurse at MSU University Health Partners
- Currently coordinates nursing and mid-level staffing at the MSU University Health Partners
- Currently member of the Quality Improvement Committee at the MSU University Health Partners

Christy Tooley, FNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Joined University Health Partners in 2015
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Biology, Montana State University
BS Nursing, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts
Advanced Degrees:
Masters in Nursing, FNP, Simmons College Boston,Massachusetts
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
- Community health
- Reproductive/Women's health care
- Primary care
- Urgent care
- College health
- Community Health Center in Boston, MA
- Bridgercare Reproductive and Women's Health Care, Bozeman, MT
Physician Assistants

Catherine Ebelke, PA-C
Travel Medicine Specialist & Health Advancement Staff
Joined University Health Partners in 1998
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Botany and German, University of Michigan
Advanced Degree:
Physician Associate, Yale University School of Medicine
Certifications:
Certified Physician Assistant
Certified in Travel Health awarded by International Society of Travel Medicine
- Travel medicine
- Wilderness medicine
- Integrative medicine/mine-body medicine
- German
- Spanish
- International Medicine CIWEC Clinic Staff Kathmandu, Nepal
- International Medicine Health Care Provider Maya Mountains National Geographic Expedition, Belize
- Ranger Naturalist in Glacier National Park
- Health Educator and Health Care Provider at various Community Clinics in Appalachia
- Current Travel Clinic Coordinator at MSU University Health Partners

Hannah Smith, PA-C
Acute Care Physician Assistant
Joined University Health Partners in 2008
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Earth Sciences-Geology, Montana State University
Advanced Degree:
MS in Physician Assistant Studies, Pacific University
Certifications:
Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Emergency medicine
- Public health
- Infectious diseases
- International Medicine Kenya and Honduras
- Migrant Worker Outreach Clinic
- Indian Health Service
- Emergency Medicine facilities
Mental Health Specialists
Mika Awanohara, PsyD
Behavioral Health Specialist
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
Undergraduate Degree:
BA, Ohio Wesleyan University
Advanced Degree:
MA, PsyD, University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology
- Intersectionality between mental health and physical well-being
- Self-defeating patterns
- Holistic approach to psychotherapy
- Veterans issues
- Relational issues
- 4 year postdoctoral fellowship in intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Primary therapist on Columbia University's Eating Disorder Team
Elizabeth Bentley, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry
Joined University Health Partners in 2018
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Philosophy, Miami University
Advanced Degree:
Master of Science, The Ohio State University
- Graduated with MS degree and became a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Worked in Idaho at a community health clinic as part of the National Health Service Corps
- Psychiatric care provider for counseling practice in Idaho Falls
Derek Vines
Psychiatrist
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
Nurses
Tristan Arrington
Registered Nurse
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
Undergraduate Degrees:
BA in Communication/Marketing, MSU Northern
BS in Nursing - MSU Bozeman
Advanced Training:
AORN Perioperative Nurse Residency Program - Presbyterian Hospitals, Albuquerque, NM
Public Health and Immunizations
Surgical Services
Collegiate Health
Multi-cultural Mentorship
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Surgical Services Deptartment
University of New Mexico Student Health and Counseling, Allergy and Immunization Clinic
Missoula City-County Health Department, Outpatient Immunization Clinic
Former undergraduate researcher : Initiative for Maximizing Student Development, American Indian Research Opportunities, MSU-Bozeman, MT
Former undergraduate teaching assistant: Anatomy and Physiology cadaver laboratory - MSU Bozeman, MT

Char DeChaine, RN
Registered Nurse
Joined University Health Partners in 2003
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Nursing, Mankato State University
- Acute care triage
- Wound care
- Travel immunizations
- Allergy shots
- Patient Education
- Neonatal intensive care unit
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
- Clinical research in osteoporosis

Kim Morrow, RN
Registered Nurse
Joined University Health Partners in 2008
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Nursing, Montana State University
- Acute care triage
- College health nursing
- Infection control
- Critical care
- Internal medicine
- Pulmonary medicine
- College health
Kristin Olson, RN
Registered Nurse
Joined University Health Partners in 2016
Joined permanent staff in 2019
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Training:
Education for the Prevention of Infection (EPI) Intensive Training through Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
- Preventative Health & Education
- Women’s Health
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Immunizations for travel & routine prevention
- Member of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
- Worked as RN in Family Practice at Community Health Center
- Worked as RN at UCHealth Infectious Disease & Travel Health in Aurora, CO
- Work experience in Pulmonology, Orthopedics & Geriatric Medicine

Quinn Taborski, RN
Registered Nurse
Joined University Health Partners in 2016
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Nursing, Montana State University
- Patient education
- Diabetes education
- Medical floor
- Home health care
- Family practice
Medical Support Staff

Patty Walton, MA
Medical Assistant
Joined University Health Partners in 2011
Certifications:
Medical Assistant Certificate, San Joaquin Valley College
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified EMT and Paramedic
Has worked as a paramedic in Bozeman, MT for over 15 years
Casey Burke, RMA
Medical Assistant, Primary Care
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
Undergraduate Degree:
Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science, Montana Tech College of Technology
- 7 years of practicing as an MA in Bozeman
- 6 year of practicing in family medicine

Dana Pray
Clinical Aide
Joined University Health Partners in 1997
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist
Has worked in a variety of positions in the financial and health care industries
Laboratory Staff
Cara Maletz, MLS(ASCP)CM
Laboratory Manager
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Montana State University
Certifications:
American Society of Clinical Pathology Certificate of Laboratory Management
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Laboratory Safety
- Montana Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program
- Laboratory Coordinator at Bozeman Health Belgrade Clinic
- Point-of-Care Coordinator at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
X-Ray

Codi Francis, BS,RT (R)(M)ARRT
Radiologic Technologist & Manager of UHP Radiology
Joined University Health Partners in 2017
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences, University of Nebraska - Medical Center
AS in Radiologic Technology, Casper College (Wyoming)
Certifications:
Registered Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Mammography
Phlebotomy, PBT (ASCP)
- Orthopedic Imaging
- Women's Imaging
- Phlebotomist and Radiology Intern at Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, WY
- Radiologic Technologist at Livingston Health Care and Alpine Orthopedics
- Currently a member of the Montana Society of Radiologic Technologist Board of Director
Pharmacists

Jean Sternhagen, RPh
Pharmacy Manager
Joined University Health Partners in 1999
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Pharmacy, University of Minnesota
Certifications:
Registered Pharmacist
Immunization Certified with MT State Board of Pharmacy
- Part Time Preceptor for University of Montana School of Pharmacy
- Provide quality patient care by optimizing medication use and ensure medication safety for our students
- Communication with Medical Service Staff to best serve our customers here on campus
- Worked in both hospital and retail settings in Minnesota and Montana
- Director of Pharmacy Livingston, MT Hospital 1993-1999
- Montana Hospital pharmacist of the Year 1992

Danelle Forster, RPh
Registered Pharmacist
Joined University Health Partners in 2013
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Pharmacy, University of Montana
Certification:
Registered Pharmacist
- Counseling and patient education
- Consulting with primary care clinicians
- Managed a retail pharmacy
- Consulting pharmacist for outpatient surgery center
Sharleen (Shar) Landl, RPh
Registered Pharmacist
Joined University Health Partners in 2017
Undergraduate Degrees:
BS in Psychology and Biology, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
BS in Pharmacy from University of Montana
Certifications:
Registered Pharmacist
Immunization Certified with MT State Board of Pharmacy
Preceptor with MT State Board of Pharmacy
- I strive to provide top notch pharmaceutical care to our students at MSU, across the board.
- Counseling students regarding mental health related medications is of particular interest to me. I consider it essential to treat our students with utmost dignity and respect in the process, to ensure a positive total clinic experience.
- I greatly appreciate collaborating with our many skilled clinicians and administrative support staff at UHP, OHA and CPS on a daily basis. Our expansive team is amazing!
- Long-Term Care
- Mental Health
- Veteran's Administration
- Clinical Case Management/Prior Authorization for MT Medicaid
- Hospice/Palliative Care
- Home Infusion
- Hospital and Retail Pharmacy Settings
Administrative Staff

Raechell Nielsen, BS
Administrative Manager
Joined University Health Partners in 2003
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Business Management, Montana State University
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Payroll
- Building Maintenance
- Served on Staff Senate
- Served on University Planning Council
Robin Heyer Kuntzelman, BA
Health Information Manager and Health Insurance Coordinator
Joined University Health Partners in 1997
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in English, Montana State University
- Health Insurance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Implemented electronic medical records for University Health Partners
- Liaison for students with health insurance issues

Jennifer Eckart, BS
Front Office Manager
Joined University Health Partners in 1997
Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Community Health, St. Cloud State University
- Family
- Baseball
- Yoga
- Healthcare
- Medical Records Manager since 2001

Katherine Altizer, BA, BS
Front Office Assistant Manager
Joined University Health Partners in 2015
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in History SETS, Montana State University
BS in Sociology, Montana State University
- Social Justice
- Dance
- Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Reading
- Internship with FREE International 2014-2015
- Member of the UHP Quality Improvement Committee
Johna Gunsch
Front Office
Joined University Health Partners in 2019
- Fly Fishing
- Reading
- Baseball
Nutrition Services
Jessica Peterson, MS, RD, CDCES