THE SDSRT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rajan Shah

 My name is Rajan Shah and I am from Nepal. I came to the United States in 2017 and did my bachelors in Radiologic Technology at St. Cloud State University, Minnesota. Also, I did my 2-year clinicals at Sanford School of Radiologic Technology. After graduating from the Sanford program in 2021, I did my masters in basic biomedical science at University of South Dakota. Currently, I work as a night tech at Sanford Diagnostic Radiology, Sioux Falls. I chose to join SDSRT because I believe working as a radiologic technologist in the state of South Dakota, it is my responsibility to be a part of the team which aims to advance the profession of medical imaging. I am also excited to work with rad tech students in the state of South Dakota and aware them about the benefits and opportunities of being a member of SDSRT. SDSRT is also a great platform for students and technologists to learn leadership skills and share each other's perspective on how to improve image quality, patient care, and radiation safety. I look forward to meeting you all. 

Colleen Roe

Colleen grew up in Brandon, South Dakota, and now lives and works in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She recently graduated from Avera McKennan School of Radiology Technology and has chosen to continue her work at Avera in X-ray and CT. She hopes to grow SDSRT and make it more well-known to the technologists and students of South Dakota. She is most excited to work with students to make them aware of the benefits and opportunities of being involved in professional societies like the SDSRT. She is looking forward to getting involved and meeting many new friends to help support our profession.

Miguel Reyes

I am originally from El Paso, Texas, and currently reside as a Radiologic Technologist at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I was raised in a small town community of Mitchell. I partook in athletics and was involved with the local community. I spent summers decorating the Corn Palace and helping run events such as the fall harvest festivals and various concerts and college sporting events at the Corn Palace. I had the opportunity to do my clinical year in the Rapid City area. I had a great experience, getting to know and working with many techs at multiple Monument Health facilities. I enjoy working in Radiology and look forward to being involved and meeting many more professionals.

Lexi Potter

  Lexi Potter grew up in Burke SD, and completed her bachelors at USD in 2018.  Lexi attended Avera Mckennan school of Radiologic Technology and graduated in 2022. She now lives in Winfred, SD with her husband Cole and their newborn son Kayce. Since graduation she has worked at Avera Dawley Farms and Avera Family Health performing CT and Xray, and recently became certified in CT. She began her experience with SDSRT as a student intern, and has attended conferences in Las Vegas and Orlando. When she is not working at the hospital she is ranching and farming with her husband, riding horses, sunbathing with her chihuahuas, or spending time with her family. She enjoys networking with the Rad Tech community, and meeting new people. She mostly looks forward to getting more people involved in their state society.

Tina Scott

 I grew up on a farm near Garretson, SD and live on a ranch near Wasta, SD for the past 18 years. I work at the Cancer Care Institute at Monument Health or previous known as Regional Health in Rapid City, SD as a Radiation Therapist since 2002. I have enjoyed my time with the SDSRT from the people I have met to the knowledge I have learned about the SDSRT and ASRT. When I am not working I enjoy the ranch life of horses and cattle plus the wide open space to run. I truly encourage members to get involved. 

Charlene Berke

Charlene Berke, started her career in Radiology Grand Fork, North Dakota where she attended the University of North Dakota in 1985. In 1990 she then advanced her career to become a certified Radiation Therapist graduated from the Mayo Clinic’s School of Health Related Sciences.

After completing her training, as a Radiation Therapist her firstjob in therapy was at a hospital in Grand Forks, ND as Chief Radiation Therapist. In 1997 after a devastating flood she relocated to Brainerd, Minnesota to establish the radiation therapy department for Minneapolis Radiation Oncology (MRO). Then in September of 2000 another opportunity presented for her to start a new cancer program for Avera in Mitchell, South Dakota. She successfully started the program and received an Outstanding Achievement award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for the program in 2003. Her career at Avera expanded to include the Yankton, SD cancer program and she was asked to start a Palliative Medicine in 2018. Palliative Medicine quickly became her new passion. She had the opportunity to apply and received two federally funded grants from Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) which is what she is currently doing.

“The best part of the job is the fantastic people I work with, they keep me energized and continually improving. “

Rhonda Engebreston

  I live in Platte, SD, and am working as a Mammography Sales Specialist for VasoHealthCare, a subsidiary of GE Healthcare.  I went to school at Sioux Valley Hospital of Radiologic Technology and I have held many positions as a multi-modality technologist over the years. I was most recently working in Women’s Health as a Manager of a very busy Breast Center.   I have been very active in the SDSRT in the past as well as the ASRT as a Mammography Delegate.  I have also been active with the ARRT in a wide variety of activities.  I love this profession and I encourage everyone to get as involved with their local and national society as possible.  It is extremely fulfilling and rewarding to network with so many different professionals across the state/nation.  I would not be in the position I am in now, had I not got myself fully involved in the profession.  I look forward to working with the SDSRT again. 

Jenna Vavra

Jenna is originally from Winner, South Dakota and currently resides in Sioux Falls. She works as the Clinical Coordinator for the Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technologists. She is board-certified in X-ray, mammography, CT, and MRI. Radiology is her true passion and she has used her love for the profession to give back. Jenna has held many positions on the SDSRT board, attended various ASRT House of Delegate meetings, completed the ASRT Educator Institute, and was recently chosen to attend the ASRT Leadership Academy. It is her goal to encourage others to become involved in their affiliate societies and volunteer to give back to our amazing profession.