Leadership

myHealth has a talented group of leaders with years of experience working in pediatric and adolescent medicine as well as in program development. Our leaders care deeply for our community and strive to provide the best care possible for our clients.

Gerilyn Hausback

Executive Director

Gerilyn has been with myHealth since January 2014. Since moving to Minneapolis in 2006 Gerilyn has held leadership positions at a variety of non-profits including The Saint Paul Foundation, Team Ortho Foundation and the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Prior to 2006 Gerilyn spent five years at the Eastern Washington University Foundation as the Associate Vice President for Advancement, Director of Advancement Services and Director of Finance. To myHealth, Gerilyn brings experience in program development, grant administration, community and donor engagement, successful fundraising and financial leadership. Originally from California, Gerilyn graduated from California Polytechnic University with a BS in Business Administration and is a Certified Public Accountant. Gerilyn lives in Deephaven with her husband and two children. She enjoys swimming, golfing, reading and staying active with her kids.

Connie Robertson

Director of Clinics

Connie started off at myHealth in 1997 as a clinic nurse. She left for 10 years to work as a nurse manager at TAMS with Children’s Hospitals and Clinics, then returned to myHealth in 2010 as clinic nurse manager and currently serves as the Director of Clinics. In this capacity, Connie supervises the operations of the medical clinic, mental health program, and visiting nurse program. Connie received her Registered Nurse license and BSN from Mankato State University. Connie lives in Chaska with her husband, and their two children. In her spare time, Connie loves cooking, reading and travel.

Dr. Peter Loewenson, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Loewenson joined myHealth in January 2017. Peter is board certified in pediatric and adolescent medicine. He graduated from the University of Chicago and the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. Peter received a Master of Public Health in epidemiology and completed a fellowship in adolescent medicine at the University of Minnesota. He is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Society for Adolescent Medicine. When not at myHealth, Peter also practices in general pediatrics and adolescent health at HealthEast. Peter enjoys camping and canoeing with his wife and two daughters, cycling, fly-fishing and skiing.

Our Staff

myHealth consists of a team of dedicated, well-trained professionals who work had to give teens and young adults quality, confidential care. Our nurses, therapists, and staff members pride themselves on creating a welcoming environment for all.

Kristina Haug, ANP

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. David Johnson, MD

Medical Doctor

Michelle Thorsness, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Judy Jackson, ANP & PNP

Nurse Practitioner

Barb Kern-Pieh, CNM

Nurse Practitioner

Melissa Heinonen

Melissa Heinonen, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Smalling

Amanda

Nurse Manager

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Kara

Staff Nurse and Vaccine Coordinator

Jen

Home Visiting Nurse

Andrea

Nurse

Emily

Nurse

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Kayla

Nurse

Nancy

Nurse

Keishonda

Lab Coordinator

Shannon

Mental Health Counselor & Mental Health Program Manager

Erin

Mental Health Counselor

Hadeel

Mental Health Counselor

Gabby

Community Education Manager

Claire

Youth Programs Manager

Nicole

Health Educator

Jace

Health Educator

Dae

Health Mentor

Ben

Health Mentor

Lillie

Health Mentor

Talsi

Clinic Health Mentor

Anne

Development Director

Caroline

Community Outreach Coordinator

Annie

Billing Coordinator

Riley

Communications Manager & MNsure Navigator

Emma

Front Desk & Mental Health Scheduler

Bre

Marketing Coordinator & Front Desk

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Emily

Front Desk & Lab Assistant