Shannan Stanke

Shannan Stanke is a resource facilitator with the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks.

Shannan’s main responsibilities include working with the North Dakota Brain Injury Network to provide resources and assistance to brain injury survivors and caregivers. Her focus will be serving residents in southeastern North Dakota.

Originally from Devils Lake, Shannan received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Minnesota State University in Moorhead. Before joining CRH, she worked for Noridian and as a health coach for Profile Plan. Shannan published Bumped His Head and Went to Bed in 2021 and has presented at Mind Matters and the National Association of State Head Injury Administrations Annual Conference. Shannan is also a certified master personal trainer.

“This job is a dream come true,” said Shannan. “I came to know my team of coworkers through our shared passion to provide hope and resources for families dealing with brain injuries. It is a privilege and a joy to now work alongside them daily.”