About HPCAI
HPCAI Leadership
We are HPCAI
Every day, we’re advancing compassionate care across Iowa, helping hospice and palliative care organizations provide comfort, dignity, and support to those facing serious illness. It’s more than a job, it’s our purpose. We are committed to empowering providers with the resources, education, and advocacy they need to deliver the highest quality care. Together, we’re improving experiences for patients and families, strengthening the health of our communities, and making a meaningful difference across the state.
Officers
Sara Krieger
President
CEO, Iowa City Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County
Tonya Oolman
President-elect
Hospice Manager, Cherokee Regional Medical Center
Jackie Brehm
Treasurer
Financial Director, Hospice of Dubuque
Briana Hilmer
Secretary
Statewide Clinical Director, St. Croix Hospice
Angie Meyer
Past-president
Manager, Emplify Health at West Union – Home Health and Hospice
Directors
All terms begin and end at the annual membership meeting.
Shauna Callaway
first term 2025-2027
Executive Director, Iowa River Hospice
Erin Cox
first term 2026-2028
Hospice Administrator, Generations Hospice
Kristen Crozier
first term 2026-2028
Director of Financial Reimbursement, Care Initiatives
Erin Dausel
second term 2026-2028
Community Health Director, Horn Memorial Hospital
Korrie Ewoldt
first term 2026-2028
Nurse Manager, Orange City Home Health and Hospice
Diana Rotgers
first term 2025-2027
Volunteer Coordinator, WesleyLife Hospice
Rose Franzen
first term 2023-2026
RN Patient Care Coordinator, Hospice of Jackson County
Rachel Martian
first term 2026-2028
Director of Home Health and Hospice, Burgess Health Center
Carla Pies
First Term 2026-202
Nurse Practitioner, University of Iowa Health Care
Michelle Walden
first term 2025-2027
Clinical Services Manager, Cedar Valley Hospice
Ex-Officio Board Members
Brandon Hagen
SVP Reimbursement & Policy Advisor, Iowa Health Care Association
Kellie Van Ree
Director of Clinical Services, LeadingAge Iowa
HPCAI Advocacy Committee
Aimee Spores
Alicia Krehbiel
Ashley Baum
Briana Hilmer
Cami Black
Carla Pies
Nurse Practitioner, University of Iowa Health Care
Chyann Vroegh
Crystal Cole
Diana Rotgers
Volunteer Coordinator, WesleyLife Hospice
Jeannette Forrest
Katrina Altenhofen
Sabrina Deville
HPCAI Education Committee
Aimee Spores
Alicia Krehbiel
Angie Lynch-Wilson
Ashley Baum
Briana Hilmer
Diana Rotgers
Volunteer Coordinator, WesleyLife Hospice
Diane Fasselius
Jeannette Forrest
Jennifer Delegardelle
Kristyn Mercer
Liz Stuck
Meagan Foresman
Michelle Walden
Rachel Martian
Director of Home Health and Hospice, Burgess Health Center
Tanya Gilyard
HPCAI Awards Committee
Aimee Spores
Jeannette Forrest
Kristyn Mercer
Rachel Martian
Director of Home Health and Hospice, Burgess Health Center
Tanya Gilyard
Tonya Oolman
Hospice Manager, Cherokee Regional Medical Center