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Gretchen Dobervich
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
December 1, 2016 (2016-Dec-01)
Preceded byKris Wallman
Personal details
Born (1973-02-04) February 4, 1973 (age 51)
Bismarck, North Dakota
Political partyDemocratic-NPL[1]
SpouseEric
ResidenceFargo, North Dakota
Alma materMinot State University (B.S.W.)
ProfessionPolicy Project Manager

Gretchen Dobervich (born February 4, 1973) is an American politician. Dobervich is a Democratic-NPL member of the North Dakota House of Representatives who has represented District 11 since October 2016. District 11 is in south central Fargo and includes Fargo South High,[2] Carl Ben Eielson Middle School,[2] Lewis and Clark Elementary,[2] and Lindenwood Park[3]

Biography

Dobervich was born in Bismarck, ND and was raised on a farm and ranch in Slope County, ND. She graduated from Divide County High School in 1991. Dobervich received a Bachelor of Social Work from Minot State University.[4] She is married to Eric Michael Dobervich.

Career

Dobervich is a licensed social worker in the state of North Dakota . She was previously employed by HCR ManorCare, FirstLINK and the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota. Dobervich is currently employed as Public Health Policy Manager for the American Indian Public Health Resource Center at North Dakota State University,[5] and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

In 2016 she was appointed to the North Dakota House of Representatives[6] to fill a seat vacated by Representative Kris Wallman.[7] During the 65th Session of the North Dakota Legislature, Dobervich served on the House Industry, Business and Labor, and Transportation Committees. During the 65th Session Interim she served on the Health Services and Health Care Reform Committees.[8]

She serves as the current President of the North Dakota Rural Health Association,[5] and sits on the CHI Health at Home Board of Directors.[9] Dobervich is a member of the American Public Health Association, North Dakota Public Health Association, North Dakota Rural Health Association, the Daughters of the American Revolution Dakotah Chapter, American Legion Auxiliary Post 151 Harry W Lindberg, North Dakota Farmers Union and an Awesome Foundation Cass Clay trustee. She previously has served as the Chairperson, Co-Chair, and Secretary for the District 11 Dem-NPL.

References

  1. ^ Dalrymple, Amy (January 21, 2017). "ND bills aim to promote trust in elected officials". Jamestown Sun. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Fargo Public Schools". www.fargo.k12.nd.us. March 6, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ "Fargo Park District | Lindenwood Park & Softball Fields". www.fargoparks.com/facilities-recreation/lindenwood-park.htm. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ "Minot State University". Minot State University. 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ a b "Gretchen Dobervich". American Indian Public Health Resource Center. North Dakota State University. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  6. ^ "North Dakota Legislative Branch |". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  7. ^ "Representative Kris Wallman | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  8. ^ "Representative Gretchen Dobervich". North Dakota Legislative Branch. State of North Dakota. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  9. ^ "CHI Health at Home". CHI Health at Home. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)