Kate Syverson

Kate Syverson, MSW, LCSW, CPHQ, currently serves as the Director of the Healthcare Leadership Program at Concordia College since August 2025 and as a Clinical Instructor at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences since October 2019. Prior experience includes roles at Sanford Health from August 2010 to July 2025, where responsibilities encompassed directing clinic operations for Cardiology and Pulmonology, overseeing quality and patient safety programming for the Fargo Region, and serving as both Lead Improvement Advisor and Quality Improvement Advisor. Additionally, Kate has contributed as an Integrated Health Therapist and previously worked as an Oncology/Hematology Social Worker while also instructing at Minot State University. Earlier in the career, Kate held a position as ELL School Social Worker for Fargo Public Schools and served as a State Representative for the Association of Oncology Social Work. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management and Social Work from Concordia College.