• HOME
  • ABOUT KISS
    • How KISS Works
    • Leadership & Board
    • ESR Hospitals
  • DATA
  • RESOURCES
    • EMS Resources
    • Hospital Resources
    • Patient Resources
  • EDUCATION
    • First Tuesdays
    • Stroke Bootcamps
  • KISS STROKE GOODBYE
  • More
    • HOME
    • ABOUT KISS
      • How KISS Works
      • Leadership & Board
      • ESR Hospitals
    • DATA
    • RESOURCES
      • EMS Resources
      • Hospital Resources
      • Patient Resources
    • EDUCATION
      • First Tuesdays
      • Stroke Bootcamps
    • KISS STROKE GOODBYE
CONTACT US
  • HOME
  • ABOUT KISS
    • How KISS Works
    • Leadership & Board
    • ESR Hospitals
  • DATA
  • RESOURCES
    • EMS Resources
    • Hospital Resources
    • Patient Resources
  • EDUCATION
    • First Tuesdays
    • Stroke Bootcamps
  • KISS STROKE GOODBYE
CONTACT US

LEADERSHIP & BOARD

Meet the leaders advancing stroke care across Kansas

Many members of the KISS Executive Board have been involved in this initiative since its founding in 2011. The board brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds, including vascular neurology, emergency medicine, critical care, hospital medicine, nursing leadership, stroke coordination, administration, and emergency medical services, representing regions across the state. Together, we share a common goal of improving acute stroke care for patients throughout Kansas. 

Portrait of a middle-aged woman with brown hair and a slight smile.

Colleen Lechtenberg, MD

Sarah Langston, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, SCRN

Sarah Langston, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, SCRN

Executive Director of Healthcare Leadership at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, actively involved with the Kansas Stroke Initiative and the Stroke Care Board.

Read More
Smiling woman with long brown hair and green top.

Sarah Langston, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, SCRN

Sarah Langston, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, SCRN

Sarah Langston, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRN-K, SCRN

Vice President of Healthcare Leadership at the University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, overseeing initiatives like the Kansas Stroke Initiative and serving on the Stroke Care Board.

Read More
Yellow paper with 'COMING SOON!' text revealed by torn white paper.

Tara Logan

Abe Teferra

Abe Teferra

Secretary


The University of Kansas Health System, a leader in healthcare leadership, is actively involved in the Kansas stroke initiative and collaborates with the stroke care board to enhance stroke care in Kansas City.

Man in blue suit and striped tie.

Abe Teferra

Abe Teferra

Abe Teferra

Treasurer


The University of Kansas Health System, a leader in healthcare leadership, supports initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative and manages the stroke care board in Kansas City.

Read More

Executive Board Members

Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a checkered blazer.

Chaeli Stenuf, RN

Angela Von Feldt, BSN, RN

Angela Von Feldt, BSN, RN

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a leader in healthcare leadership, actively participating in initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative and contributing significantly to the stroke care board.

Read More
Smiling woman with long brown hair against a dark background.

Angela Von Feldt, BSN, RN

Angela Von Feldt, BSN, RN

Angela Von Feldt, BSN, RN

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis is at the forefront of healthcare leadership in our community, actively participating in the Kansas stroke initiative to enhance patient outcomes. The dedicated stroke care board at our facility ensures that we deliver the highest standard of care for stroke patients.

Read More
Yellow paper with 'COMING SOON!' text revealed by torn white paper.

Wyssem Ramdani, MD

Angela Von Feldt, BSN, RN

Wyssem Ramdani, MD

Ascension Via Christi Wichita exemplifies excellence in healthcare leadership, actively participating in initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative and contributing to the stroke care board to enhance stroke care in the region.

Read More
Smiling woman with glasses and curly hair in professional attire.

Mindy Olberding, RN

Mindy Olberding, RN

Mindy Olberding, RN

Community Healthcare System is committed to advancing healthcare leadership within our organization. As part of our efforts, we support the Kansas stroke initiative, focusing on improving stroke care through our dedicated stroke care board.

Read More
Close-up portrait of a woman with dark hair and hoop earrings.

Naomi Powers, RN

Mindy Olberding, RN

Mindy Olberding, RN

Mercy Hospital-Pittsburg is at the forefront of healthcare leadership, actively participating in initiatives such as the Kansas stroke initiative. The hospital also collaborates with the stroke care board to enhance the quality of stroke care provided to the community.

Read More
Professional portrait of a blonde woman in a black blazer.

Jessica Cobb, RN

Mindy Olberding, RN

Jessica Cobb, RN

Mercy Hospital-Pittsburg is at the forefront of healthcare leadership, actively participating in initiatives such as the Kansas stroke initiative. The hospital also collaborates with the stroke care board to enhance the quality of stroke care provided to the community.

Read More
Professional woman smiling with pearl necklace and black blazer.

Brittan Zuccarelli, MD

Leighann Persondek, APRN

Leighann Persondek, APRN

Salina Regional Health is committed to excellence in healthcare leadership, actively participating in initiatives such as the Kansas stroke initiative. This commitment is reflected in the establishment of a dedicated stroke care board, which focuses on optimizing stroke care for the community.

Read More
Smiling woman in black dress with curly hair.

Leighann Persondek, APRN

Leighann Persondek, APRN

Leighann Persondek, APRN

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis is at the forefront of healthcare leadership in our community, actively participating in the Kansas stroke initiative to enhance patient outcomes. The dedicated stroke care board at our facility ensures that we deliver the highest standard of care for stroke patients.

Read More
Yellow paper with 'COMING SOON!' text revealed by torn white paper.

Todd Brungardt, RN

Leighann Persondek, APRN

Todd Brungardt, RN

HaysMed is committed to advancing healthcare leadership within the community and is actively involved in initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative. Their efforts are supported by a dedicated stroke care board that focuses on improving outcomes for patients experiencing strokes.

Read More
Yellow paper with 'COMING SOON!' text revealed by torn white paper.

Jessica Pfang, RN

Stormont Vail Health is recognized for its commitment to healthcare leadership, particularly through initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative, which emphasizes quality stroke care. The involvement in the stroke care board further underscores their dedication to improving patient outcomes across the region.

Read More

Advisory Board

Professional headshot of a man wearing glasses and a tie.

Shamik Shah, MD

Tim Stebbins, MD

Tim Stebbins, MD

Stormont Vail Health is recognized for its commitment to healthcare leadership, particularly through initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative, which emphasizes quality stroke care. The involvement in the stroke care board further underscores their dedication to improving patient outcomes across the region.

Read More
Smiling man with glasses and beard in blue shirt.

Tim Stebbins, MD

Tim Stebbins, MD

Tim Stebbins, MD

Ascension Via Christi-Manhattan and Mercy Hospital-Pittsburg exemplify healthcare leadership through their commitment to the Kansas stroke initiative and the effective guidance of the stroke care board.

Read More
Smiling bald man in suit jacket and tie.

Jim Walker, MD

Tim Stebbins, MD

Jim Walker, MD

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis is at the forefront of healthcare leadership in our community, actively participating in the Kansas stroke initiative to enhance patient outcomes. The dedicated stroke care board at our facility ensures that we deliver the highest standard of care for stroke patients.

Read More
Smiling woman in a white uniform with a badge.

Christi Hilliker, NREMTP

Christi Hilliker, NREMTP

Christi Hilliker, NREMTP

Franklin County EMS plays a pivotal role in the healthcare leadership within the region, actively participating in initiatives such as the Kansas stroke initiative and collaborating with the stroke care board to enhance stroke management and patient outcomes.

Read More
Smiling woman wearing glasses outdoors.

Kristi Dryden, RN

Christi Hilliker, NREMTP

Christi Hilliker, NREMTP

The University of Kansas Health System in Paola is a leader in healthcare leadership and is actively involved in the Kansas stroke initiative. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their dedicated stroke care board, which focuses on improving outcomes for patients experiencing strokes.

Read More
Professional headshot of a smiling woman with short dark hair.

Dipika Aggarwal, MD

Christi Hilliker, NREMTP

Dipika Aggarwal, MD

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a leader in healthcare leadership, particularly through initiatives like the Kansas stroke initiative and its dedicated stroke care board.

Read More

Kansas Initiative for Stroke Survival

Copyright © 2026 Kansas Initiative for Stroke Survival - All Rights Reserved.


This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept