About the Medical Plan Review Project

This project will be completed by the Medical Plan Advisory and Review Committee (MPARC). The committee members are:

Chair
  • Kim Kvaal, Executive VP & CFO
Faculty Members
  • Mare Hirsch, Assistant Professor, Art & Art History
  • Ben Lewin, Professor, Chair, Sociology and Anthropology, Director of Public Health
  • Emily Tollefson, Associate Professor, Chemistry
Staff Members
  • Danielle Bus, R.N., Wellness Education & Prevention Specialist, Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services (CHWS)
  • Elizabeth Orr, Development Officer, Capital and Planned Giving
  • Sabrina Shepherd, Senior Conference and Event Sales Manager, Dining & Event Services (DES)
Supported By
  • Kim Iverson, Benefits Manager, Human Resources
  • Megan King, Executive Assistant to Executive VP & CFO
  • Nancy Nieraeth, Chief People Officer, Human Resources
Project Resources

The project charter guides the work of the MPARC by describing the objectives and desired outcomes, scope, and deliverables of the project. It also lists the MPARC members and describes their various roles and responsibilities.

Click here to view the project charter

The project timeline is a visual representation (infographic) of project activities.

Click here to view the project timeline

Click on the links below to view previous communications.

July 22, 2026

June 23, 2026

May 5, 2026