Our Team

Rebecca Lechner is an accomplished healthcare professional with a deep connection to her community. As the Chief Medical Officer of the Clinical Services Department at Ponca Health Services, she plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive care. With a Doctorate in Family Practice from Nebraska Methodist College and board certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Rebecca is well-equipped to manage the health needs of individuals across all stages of life. Her 14+ years of healthcare experience span various settings, including family practice, emergency care, hospitalist work, long-term care, and health coaching. This broad experience has shaped her approach to patient care, which emphasizes wellness and collaboration.

Rebecca is deeply connected to her roots as a member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Her sense of gratitude for the resources and support she received from the tribe while pursuing her education drives her dedication to giving back to the community and advocate for the improvement of healthcare access and quality.

Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys being outside, playing golf, spending time with her family and friends, and cheering on her boys in all their activities.

Dr. Rozeboom has been a pediatrician for over 35 years. He was born and raised in Winterset, Iowa. He received his B.A. in Biology from Drake University in Des Moines, went to medical school at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, and completed his Pediatric residency at Blank Children's Hospital (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) in Des Moines. Prior to joining Ponca Health Services in 2020, he practiced as a general pediatrician in Wisconsin, Minnesota, & Iowa. He also worked as a locum tenens pediatrician in 2016 at Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital on the Crow Reservation in Montana; this experience led to his continued desire to work with the Native American population and his ultimate decision to join Ponca Health Services.

Dr. Rozeboom is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

With over 31 years in healthcare, Deb Hoag brings extensive experience and heartfelt dedication to her patients. She spent 21 years as a bedside nurse in long-term care, medical-surgical, pediatrics, and labor & delivery, followed by a year serving as a community visiting nurse.

Deb earned her Master’s in Women’s Health (2014) and later her Doctorate in Family Practice (2021)—both from the University of Cincinnati. She is board certified through the National Certification Corporation and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Her passion lies in preventive and holistic care, focusing on proactive wellness and collaboration with colleagues to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. She has a strong background in women’s health, including gynecological care, hormone management, infertility, and obstetrics, and now enjoys expanding her practice to include family medicine.

Outside of her professional life, Deb is a proud mother of three and a widow of ten years. Family time and creating lasting memories are at the heart of her life’s joy.

Maranda is a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master’s Degree in 2023 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, specializing in Pediatric Primary Care. Maranda brings over 13 years of diverse nursing experience in skilled nursing, home health, and pediatric primary care. Her clinical interests include well-child exams, acute and chronic disease management, and preventive health education. She is especially passionate about child development, health promotion, and expanding pediatric outreach through patient and family-centered education.

Originally from Raymond, NE, Halley brings more than 15 years of nursing and nurse practitioner experience to the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska team. Throughout her career, she has traveled across the United States, seeking opportunities to grow both professionally and personally while serving diverse communities. Halley began her nursing career as an RN at Johns Hopkins in inner-city Baltimore before completing her Family Nurse Practitioner degree and relocating to New Mexico. There, she lived and worked on the Navajo Nation, completing a Nurse Practitioner Residency Program serving the Dine community. She later continued her work as a Nurse Practitioner with Indian Health Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Outside of work, Halley enjoys gardening, hiking, art, reading, cooking, and fostering animals. Raised on a Nebraska farm, she has always loved animals and currently shares her home with her two cats, Gideon and FryBread.

Susanna is a Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate care for every patient, in every encounter. With 15 years of nursing experience, she brings a diverse clinical background to our community. Her career has included work in orthopedic surgery, the emergency department, urgent care, and a family birthing center—experiences that have shaped her ability to provide comprehensive care across the lifespan. As a nurse practitioner, she has continued serving patients in urgent care and Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), further strengthening her skills in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys life with her husband, Mark, who serves as a pastor. Together they love partnering in ministry, traveling, entertaining friends and family, trying new restaurants, and spending quality time with their loved ones.

Ronette Lammers NP is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of comprehensive health care experience. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees of Nursing from Creighton University in Omaha. As a registered nurse she gained six years of experience in hospital medicine across intensive care, emergency services, pediatric, medicalsurgical, and physical rehabilitation settings. For the last 19 years she has been serving patients as a Family Nurse Practitioner in both Family Practice and Urgent Care, providing comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions.

She has collaborated to develop clinical protocols and improve outcomes for patients with diabetes, and she previously spearheaded the development of a Hepatitis C treatment program within a Family Practice setting, expanding access to care for vulnerable populations. Ronette values forming meaningful connections with her patients and enjoys empowering them to live their best life.

She is dedicated to practicing evidence-based care with a strong emphasis on preventive services and lifestyle modifications to help patients achieve longterm wellness. Ronette is honored to serve the Ponca Tribe and all tribal members in the clinic setting and looks forward to continuing to learn more about the Ponca culture while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Dr. Aitken is a 2021 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. He currently serves as the Chief Dental Officer for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, a position he took in April 2024. Prior to the CDO position, Dr Aitken served as the Staff Dentist in the Norfolk PTN Clinic from June 2021-November 2022 and in the Lincoln PTN Dental Clinic from November 2022-April 2024. Dr Aitken looks forward to making and/or maintaining a smile patients feel comfortable in!

Dr. Emily Carlson is a 2026 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. She currently serves as a Supervisory Dentist for Ponca Health Services in Lincoln, where she is committed to improving access to quality oral health care for underserved communities. Prior to dental school, Dr. Carlson earned a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and worked in public health, bringing a strong background in community health and prevention to her dental practice. Dr. Carlson is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and is proud to serve the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.

Dr. Fuller is a 2018 graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry. She currently serves as a Supervisory Dentist for Ponca Health Services in Omaha. Dr. Fuller is committed to providing quality oral health care across all PHS locations. Outside of dentistry Dr. Fuller enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two daughters, browsing local farmer’s markets and trips back to the PNW to visit family.

Lainey specializes in trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use and co-occurring challenges, stress, grief, navigating relationships, generational trauma, and attachment struggles.

Lainey uses a combination of talk therapy and art therapy in a trauma-informed and culturally appropriate approach to walk along people in their healing journey. She focuses on individual gifts and strengths to help build client awareness of their own goodness and strength. She focuses on connection, creativity, hope, and joy through a collaborative and positive relationship.

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LuAnne specializes in anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, trauma, PTSD, grief, psychological evaluations, interpersonal relationships, parent coaching, and affirming support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

LuAnne describes her approach as compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating interpersonal therapy with trauma-informed and culturally informed practices. LuAnne focuses on helping individuals strengthen relationships, improve communication, and better understand how life experiences and connections impact emotional wellness.

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Luke specializes in trauma and PTSD, substance use, and crisis intervention. He takes a highly collaborative approach to care, working closely with patients and with the broader medical team to ensure treatment is cohesive, supportive, and aligned with each individual’s goals.

Luke integrates cultural teachings with modern therapeutic practices when appropriate, offering guiding principles that honor identity, community, and lived experience. He believes deeply in each person’s capacity for growth and change, and sees therapy as a space where individuals can organize their thoughts, gain clarity, and strengthen their own inner resources.

Rooted in compassion and partnership, Luke meets patients exactly where they are. He focuses on helping them define their own goals and walks alongside them throughout their healing process. Passionate about breaking down barriers to care, he is committed to empowering individuals to find their own answers and build meaningful, sustainable progress.

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Taylor specializes in trauma and adverse childhood experiences, depression and mood disorder, behavioral and conduct disorders, anxiety disorder, neurodevelopmental disorder and substance use and risk behaviors.

Taylor describes his approach as collaborative, trauma- informed, and client-centered, grounded in creating a safe, empowering space where clients feel seen, respected, and in control of their healing process. He prioritizes building trust and honoring each person’s lived experience while working together to foster resilience, insight, and meaningful change.

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Jessica specializes in working with adults affected by substance use disorders and the many challenges that can come with recovery and rebuilding.

Jessica describes her counseling style as compassionate, straight- forward, and strengths-based. Her work is culturally responsive, helping individuals recognize patterns, reconnect with their strengths and supports, and create a recovery path that is meaningful to them. She creates a supportive environment where clients can be honest about their struggles without judg- ment while also being challenged to recognize patterns, build accountability, and discover their own strengths. Her approach is grounded in meeting people where they are, helping them recognize what they are capable of, and supporting them as they create meaningful and lasting change.

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Jasmine specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use and co-occurring challenges, interpersonal relationships, communication, boundaries, justice- involved adults and affirming support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Jasmine uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. She believes that the client is the expert of their own life, and is honored to walk alongside them. Clients can expect support that is direct, honest, and kind, with humor used to build connection while she helps clients to develop skills, insight, and confidence.

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Receiving her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Doane College in 2012, Jennifer holds experience in treating adults with both mental health and substance use issues as well. She has worked as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 2007. She enjoys working with couples and individuals. Jennifer’s areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, women’s issues, couples counseling, cultural identity, historical/intergenerational trauma, and substance abuse/dependence. Jennifer is an EMDR-trained clinician (Levels I and II), a Brainspotting Trained Clinician (Levels I and II), and a Somatic Archaeology© practitioner. She is a member of the Southeast Nebraska EMDRIA Regional Network.

Jennifer believes in a holistic and integrative approach to health and wellness, including; spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health. Jennifer became a therapist to assist others in their personal journey towards health and wellness. She is a member of the Oglala Oyate of Pine Ridge, SD. She is a mother with two children, a grandson, and one fur baby, and she is a passionate nature enthusiast.

Katie specializes in helping clients discover new ways of thinking, new perspectives, mindfulness practices and new potentials.

Katie describes herself as an eclectic counselor, meeting clients where they are on their journey. She takes a strengths-based approach in her work, and has worked with different tribes and Native communities throughout the Midwest. She enjoys seeing clients look for new perspectives in their lives and find positive change.

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Rebeckah specializes in behavioral concerns/ adjustments, trauma, anxiety, depression, racial/cultural identity, and interpersonal difficulties.

Rebeckah takes a person-centered approach, allowing her clients to share their own stories and explore their concerns while she offers insight and support. Being biracial, she offers a unique perspective and has a strong passion for helping others feel authentically true to themselves as well. Rebeckah places a strong emphasis on interconnectedness and the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship.

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Janet specializes in Red Road cultural values and beliefs, pet therapy, trauma history, non-professional recovery resources, professional recovery resources, and transitioning upon discharge from treatment.

In her approach, Janet uses humor when she finds it beneficial to her clients. Her focus is on choice theory, in order to help patients identify and own both their recovery gains and their relapse issues. She counsels from a belief recovery is a life-time journey not a destination.

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Adrianna specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Culturally Sensitive Therapy.

Adrianna finds herself compassionately driven to help individuals and groups navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth using a blend of techniques and humor. She actively practices personal self-care through cultural connections, family time and taking it one day at a time.

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Jennifer specializes in medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, bipolar, and schizophrenia.

Jennifer describes her approach as collaborative; she believes in gaining valuable insight from the patient, the family, and other professionals participating in the care of her clients to ensure positive outcomes. She believes in contributing positively to her community to help overcome the stigma surrounding mental health, so that each patient can be the best version of themselves.

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Tanya specializes in medication management for ADHD, anxiety, OCD, adolescent and adult mood disorders, trauma, psychoeducation, and family- centered behavioral health care.

Tanya’s approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to- earth while still being honest and direct when needed. She takes a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and works to help clients and families feel empowered, educated, and supported throughout treatment.

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Dr. Andrew Stowe is the new Chiropractor for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. He was born and raised in Norfolk, NE and is a graduate of Norfolk Senior High School. He attended Iowa State University where he studied Kinesiology and was a member of the Men’s Wrestling team. He then transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a degree in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Science.

Following his undergraduate degree he attended Cleveland University- Kansas City and graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2022. He spent 3.5 years working at a private practice here in Norfolk, before he found this opportunity within the Ponca Tribe.

He is a member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and is especially excited about the opportunity to combine his passion for chiropractic care with his personal connection to the Native community. This position allows him to serve more Native patients while contributing to the health and well-being of Native communities.

Outside of the clinic, he is going into his 4th season as the Head Girls Wrestling Coach at Norfolk High School. When he is not seeing patients or coaching wrestling, you can usually find him spending time with his family or working on DIY house projects or renovations.