Barbara Donat, Outreach Coordinator
Barbara Donat, grew up in Plankinton, SD. She has lived in Spearfish for over 25 years. She is a two time graduate of BHSU for Business, Computer Programming and Computer Applications in 2003 and Psychology in 2008. Barb is self-employed as a Divorce/Custody Mediator at Mediation Matters in Spearfish. She previously served as a Board Member for NHSOS for 4 years, served as a Board Member for NHCASA for 9 years, and has been a CASA Advocate for 12 years. Barb has done 3 trips to Guatemala through Sharing the Dream and 1 mission trip to Nicaragua. She has two boys that keep her busy. After serving as an active Board Member for NHSOS, Barb assumed the role of Outreach Coordinator for our organization. She combines her education and previous experience as a Lead Benefits Specialist with the Department of Social Services with her non-profit work to serve our friends through NHSOS. 

Andrea Wager, Treasurer Andrea attended elementary school in Redfield, SD and middle school through high school in Belle Fourche, SD. She has lived in Spearfish for 27 years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management, emphasizing in accounting. She is married with two adult children. Andrea took a leap and founded Financial Finesse, a bookkeeping firm launched in May 2025. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys hot yoga and paddle boarding and believes in maintaining balance both personally and professionally.
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Ida Marie Snorteland
IIda Marie (Norton) Snorteland grew up on a farm northwest of Vermillion, SD. She attended Vermillion High School and the university of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD graduating with a BA in Home Economics.  Ida Marie started her career with SDSU Cooperative Extension Service, working as an Area Extension Home Economics Agent in 6 counties in central SD. She transferred to the Rosebud Indian Reservation where she served as a Home Economics Agent and as a Housing Education Educator working with 12 Housing Program Assistants.  In 1972, she transferred to a position serving Perkins and Ziebach Counties, serving as a Home Economics Agent there until 1980 when her  responsibilities were shifted to Harding County.  In 1985, Ida Marie transferred to Lawrence County and completed her Extension Career in Lawrence County.  Ida Marie retired from Extension in 2002 and immediately started work as the Spearfish Tobacco Education Coordinator for the next 18 months. In 2006 she was offered the position as Senior Health Information and Insurance Education(SHIINE) coordinator for western SD; Ida Marie was employed by the Center for Active Generation, Sioux Falls SD.  Currently she serves as a volunteer with SHIINE. Ida Marie currently serves on the Board of Directors for Western SD Community Action Agency, serving on the Executive Board. She is a member of Zonta, Spearfish Community Foundation and past member of the Spearfish Community Coalition. Ida Marie and her husband, Don, have one daughter, Alice who lives in Minneapolis, MN.

​Laura Seumanutafa, Secretary
Born and raised on the beautiful island of American Samoa, Laura later moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Black Hills State University. She currently works for a small cybersecurity company based in Sturgis. Since 2009, she has enjoyed connecting with the community through activities such as playing bingo at the VFW and volunteering whenever possible. While at Black Hills State University, she served as president of the International Club, helping fellow students who, like her, had traveled far from home and faced challenges such as language barriers or homesickness. Inspired by her mother’s survival, she is a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness and related causes. In her free time, she loves swimming, singing, traveling, exploring new places to eat, learning to play the banjo, and appreciating the beauty of nature and diverse cultures.

​Jayna Frederickson, Co-Chair
Jayna Frederickson lives west of Spearfish on a cattle ranch, with her husband, Nate and two boys, Teegan and Tiernan. They operate a seedstock business and host an annual bull sale in December.    Jayna was a probation officer for 20 years, starting her career in Gillette, Wyoming, as a juvenile probation officer.  When she married in 2004, she moved to the Spearfish area and was a probation officer until a year ago.  Jayna was involved in many different aspects of the criminal justice system including a local Safety Team, coordinating a yearly Defense Training to fellow probation officers.  While in probation, she was a standard probation officer, meaning she took on felony adult and juvenile cases.  Jayna was an intensive juvenile officer as well as an adult intensive officer in the Northern Hills Drug Court.  She has seen and dealt with poverty first hand in the Northern Hills and what drug addiction does to families and communities. Her heart has always been on serving the disadvantaged population and helping them to be their best.  However, after 20 years, Jayna felt it was time to focus on her family and their expanding ranching operation.  Aside from her career, she have been involved in the Good Shepherd Clinic as a volunteer and coordinator. Jayna has been on the Northern Hills Drug and Alcohol Board and the Northern Hills CASA Board.  She is a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, where she was a board member for 3 years and have served on several committees as a member in our church.  ​

​Kelli Ewert, Co-Chair
Born and raised between Texas and Iowa, Kelli attended Texas Christian University on an Army ROTC scholarship, earning her degree in 1997 before serving as a Nurse Corps Officer from 1997 to 2005. She has proudly called South Dakota home since 2003 and has lived in Spearfish since 2008.
With over 27 years of experience in nursing, Kelli remains deeply committed to healthcare and community service. In addition to owning Tropical Smoothie Café in Spearfish, which she opened in December 2019.  Kelli also actively volunteers at the Good Shepherd Clinic. She also works part-time as a nurse with APPS Paramedical Associates, the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Peak IV Infusion, and the Spearfish School District.
Kelli is passionate about giving back to the Spearfish community. She supports local organizations and initiatives through Northern Hills SOS and various sponsorships with Tropical Smoothie Café. Her dedication to service has been the foundation of both her nursing career and her role as an engaged community member.
Outside of work, Kelli enjoys spending time with friends and family. She and her significant other, Derek, cherish raising their blended family together, including their three children (Holden, Hudson, and Hattie) and bonus kids (Avery and Emma).

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​​Christine Pierson
​Christine was raised in Pennsylvania and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Resource Management in 2001 from SUNY-ESF in New York.  She and her husband relocated to South Dakota in 2009 for a job opportunity and have thoroughly enjoyed raising their two children here.  Christine has been involved with NH Sources of Support for over 10 years, since joining the original committee that started SOS at the Spearfish United Methodist Church.  She transitioned to the Executive Director position in 2019, where she served until 2022.  Christine is excited to serve as a Board Member to help the organization continue to grow within the Northern Hills and to reach more of those who are experiencing poverty or hardships.

​​​Deana Wiese
Deana moved to Spearfish from Bismarck, ND, in 2023, along with her husband and two sons. She grew up on a farm/ranch in western North Dakota. For more than two decades, she provided association management, government relations and communication services to numerous regional and state organizations as a partner and CEO of Clearwater Communications, a Bismarck-based association management and public relations firm. She stepped back in 2022 to make more time for family and personal endeavors and ultimately for a move to South Dakota. Currently, she provides independent contracting services in the areas of association management and communication. Deana and her husband also own and manage numerous long- and short-term rental properties in the Dakotas.
 
Deana has a passion for serving others and has been an active board member and volunteer for numerous nonprofit organizations over the past 20 years. Along with serving on the NDSOS board, she currently is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and volunteers for Feeding South Dakota. She spends as much time outdoors as possible hiking, skiing and soaking in the sunshine. 

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors! If you believe in building a stronger, more supportive community, this is your chance to make a real difference.

​✍🏼No prior board experience needed—just a heart for service and a commitment to positive change!
✍🏼Help guide our mission and create meaningful impact.
✍🏼Be part of a team dedicated to uplifting those in need.

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