Deb Fischer-Clemens

Deb Fischer-Clemens 

Be amazing. Make the world a better place. Deb Fischer-Clemens’ address to the 2021 graduating class of her alma mater Mount Marty University, had a big, yet simple message. It was one she has embodied in her own life and career. Deb retired in 2022 as the Senior Vice President of Avera Health’s Center for Public Policy for Avera Health, a position she held since 2002. Her six years in the South Dakota Legislature proved helpful in that position, where she coordinated and strengthened the advocacy efforts of Avera affiliates and promoted public policies that benefit the people of the region.

Prior to joining Avera Health’s Center for Public Policy team, she was the Nurse Director at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD for 22 years. Her community involvement and dedication to public service is impressive and her accolades equally so. She currently she serves on the boards of DakotAbilities and Mount Marty University and has received the Distinguished Service Award from the South Dakota Nurses Association, Outstanding Leadership in Nursing from South Dakota Organization of Nurse Executives and Career Professional-Public Service Award from the YWCA among many other honors.