Since 2021, Ms. Schmidt has leveraged her expertise in operating critical access hospitals and long-term care facilities as CEO of Sanford Vermillion. She aims to grow services, programs and community partnerships within the medical center to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of the community. She oversees a critical access hospital, clinic, assisted living and long-term care facility. Under her leadership, the hospital earned recognition as one of the Chartis “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” three years running. In addition, she was critical in adding 3-D mammography services to the hospital’s scope of care. Ms. Schmidt hosts bi-monthly “coffee and conversation” sessions, providing employees opportunities to hear from her and ask questions, and encouraging teams to adopt honest, open and willing methods for communication. She previously served Sanford Vermillion as director of ancillary services, as well as directing social work and mental health services for over 15 years. She also held executive roles for regional health systems in South Dakota and Nebraska and as an adjunct professor.
