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Board Make Up

The Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor.

  • Two members are, at the time of initial appointment, licensed baccalaureate social workers;
  • One is, at the time of initial appointment, a licensed master social worker;
  • Two are, at the time of initial appointment, a licensed clinical social workers;
  • Two are laypersons.

Members serve three-year terms.  No member may serve more than two consecutive terms.

Current Members

Jennifer Boeckel - Chair

Bismarck, ND

LMSW

2nd term ends: 6-30-2025

Cory Pedersen

Bismarck, ND

Public Member

2nd term ends: 6-30-2024

Lacey Corneliusen- Vice Chair

Minot, ND

LCSW

1st term ends: 1-31-2023

Rebecca Stutz

ND

Public Member

1st term ends: 6-30-2023

Rhonda Allery

Sheyenne, ND

LBSW

2nd term ends: 6-30-2024

Holly Hammersten

Bismarck, ND

LBSW

1st term ends: 6-30-2024

Melissa Waind  
Minot, ND  
LCSW  
Term ends: 6-30-2025  

Contact a Board Member

If you wish to contact a Board member, you must do so by emailing the Board office or submitting written correspondence to the Board’s mailing address:  NDBSWE, PO Box 914, Bismarck, ND  58502-0914.  The Board staff will ensure the designated Board member(s) receives your correspondence and you will be issued a response in a timely manner.

Apply to be a Board Member

Board members are appointed by the Governor.  If you are interested in serving on the Board, you may apply online at https://apps.nd.gov/gov/boards/ or contact the Governor's Office at 701-328-2202 or contact Dustin Assel at dassel@nd.gov.