Sheryl A. Ramstad joins HCMC as Chief External Relations Officer

Sheryl A. Ramstad, JD, RN, DNP was recently named Chief External Relations Officer at HCMC. Before joining HCMC Ramstad was a nursing consultant for Health Counseling Services and a burn survivor peer support representative at Regions Hospital. She began her career in law and served as an Assistant Hennepin County Public Defender, Assistant United States Attorney, Hennepin County Judge, partner at Rider Bennett Law Firm, judge in Minnesota Tax Court and she served as the Minnesota Commissioner for the Department of Corrections in the administration of Governor Jesse Ventura.

“Health care is changing at a rapid pace, and our continued success depends on maximizing public support through achievements in public policy, philanthropy, awareness, and partnerships,” said HCMC CEO Dr. Jon L. Pryor. “We are excited to have Sheryl’s extensive experience, knowledge and skills to help us foster new partnerships that will benefit the mission of our comprehensive health care system. I can’t imagine a more influential and compassionate individual for this important role.”

Ramstad earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Minnesota and her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She is a member of the Women Business Leaders in Health Care Foundation and she currently serves on several advisory boards and community associations including Presbyterian Homes & Services, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors International. She is also president-elect of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing Alumni Board.

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS) is a comprehensive health care system that includes HCMC, a 484-bed Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, as well as primary care and specialty care clinics located in downtown Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County. In 2018, HHS opens its new Clinic & Specialty Center downtown offering convenient, easy access to clinics and specialty services. For more information, go to www.hcmc.org.