Our Board of Directors
Kirk Anton | Heat Transfer Warehouse, Fargo ND
Kirk Anton is an accomplished entrepreneur and community leader, widely recognized for his significant contributions to the business and social landscape. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Kirk has successfully founded two companies, showcasing his expertise in e-commerce, logistics, and small business startups. His current venture, Heat Transfer Warehouse, stands as a testament to his innovative vision and leadership skills.
Kristi Krebs | Entrepreneur + NICU Mom, Fargo ND
Kristi joins our board as a mom, wife, small business owner, and NICU mom. She is a fierce advocate for NICU support not only for parents, but also for the siblings of NICU warriors. With her experience at the hospital bedside to navigating life outside of the NICU, Kristi continues to connect, support, and work with families that are currently navigating their NICU journey both in and out of the NICU.
Kristi currently stays home with her four young kids while successfully running a small family-owned business and she continues to pursue her passion for helping NICU families through a non-profit started and named after their own NICU miracle. A passion for giving back, helping others, and paying it forward is what drives Kristi and her family daily as they have been on the receiving end of these philosophies and have seen the direct impact of these core values. Her family mantra is that paying it forward is not only good for the soul, but for healing for the heart.
Kim Radermacher | Entrepreneur, Farmers Wife + NICU Mom, Casselton ND
Kim is a wife, mom, grandma, small business owner, entrepreneur, and a 26 yr NICU veteran. She navigated the NICU long before support was thought to be necessary for parents on this terrifying journey, and she is passionate about sharing not only the story of her micro-preemie son’s arrival, but also his survival and how well he has done post NICU. Hope amidst the heartache is something Kim strives to offer those who are feeling the weight of the NICU.
Kim currently runs a successful Bridal Alterations business, has had a successful 10 yr run in the entrepreneurial space, and also helps on their family run farm. With the kids all grown and out of the house, Kim enjoys time gardening, canning, golfing and all things summer. She has also been very active in the non-profit sector and looks forward to continuing this passion with Dear NICU Mama.
Andrea Peterson | NICU Nurse Practicioner, Fargo ND
Andrea joins the team as a mother, wife, and skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. With over two decades of experience in the NICU setting caring for countless NICU families, Andrea continues to prioritize the healing connections that the medical staff can provide for NICU families.
Currently working in a level IV NICU, she leads the NICU Complex Care team serving the most medically complex infants and their families. A core belief is that the art of healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating what is whole.
Ann Nguyen | Principal Consultant, A3 Solutions, Fargo ND
Ann brings to our board over 15 years of experience in healthcare administration and management consulting. With a background in chronic disease management and value-based care, she has led numerous implementations of patient health program initiatives and delivered software solutions in collaboration with physicians, hospitals, and payers nationwide. With an enduring passion for healthcare advancements to making a difference in the lives of those involved, Ann joins our team to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact on our organization, partners, and NICU community.
Tori Schmidt | Owner of Event Company and Director of Events for Folkways + NICU Mom,
West Fargo, ND
Tori's journey in the wedding and event industry spans over a decade. From cleaning limousines for her family business to coordinating events at a local university, she has immersed herself in every facet of the industry, building invaluable connections and insights along the way.
Seven years ago, she founded The Event Company offering event planning services and now also works as the Director of Events for Folkways. Each day, she's driven by the joy of bringing people's dreams to life. With dedication and a network of support, she has witnessed countless moments of magic unfold. Now, Tori stands ready to bring that same dedication to our cause.