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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Advisory Council On Licensed Traditional Midwifery

Address

335 Randolph Avenue
Suite 140
St. Paul, MN
55102

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Board of Medical Practice

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 147D.25
Enabled: 06-30-1999
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Elizabeth Huntley
(612) 548-2168
CHAIR
Alyssa Folin
(651) 587-7029
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Contact
Elizabeth Huntley
elizabeth.huntley@state.mn.us
(612) 548-2168
Yes
Staff
Kita Nelson
Kita.Nelson@state.mn.us
No
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Alyssa Folin
alyfolin@gmail.com
(651) 587-7029
Yes
Membership
The council consists of five members appointed by the Board.  One member must be a licensed physician who has been or is currently consulting with licensed traditional midwives from a list of names submitted by the Minnesota Council of Certified Professional Midwives or its successors; three members must be licensed traditional midwives from a list submitted by Midwifery Now and the Minnesota Council of Certified Professional Midwives or their successors; and one member must be a parent of a child born under the care of a licensed traditional midwife from a list of names submitted by Minnesota Families for Midwifery or its successors.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: N/A

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The council advises the Board of Medical Practice on traditional midwifery practice standards in application, complaint and disciplinary processes; continuing education programs; and enforcement of traditional midwifery laws; and provides for distribution of information regarding practice standards.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The council reviews information included in applications for licensure and complaints against members of the profession.  The advisory council provides professional expertise on the profession, advises the Board and staff in administration of statutes, participates in administrative and investigative processes, and makes recommendations to the Board and its Committees for resolution of disclosures on applications and complaint investigations.
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2 hours
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are scheduled bimonthly

Meetings are held at:
Board of Medical Practice,Minneapolis.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 50.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $2,953.00

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (1)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Licensed Traditional Midwife Licensed Traditional Midwife #1 Board of Medical Practice 3/21/2025 1 APPLY
No applicants found.
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Open Appointments (5)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Home Birth Parent
Home Birth Parent
Board of Medical Practice
Jennifer Mason
Filled
01/01/2027
Licensed Traditional Midwife
Licensed Traditional Midwife #1
Board of Medical Practice
Tavniah Betts
Posted
01/01/2028
Licensed Traditional Midwife #2
Board of Medical Practice
Alyssa Folin
Filled
01/01/2027
Licensed Traditional Midwife #3
Board of Medical Practice
Rachel Voigt
Filled
01/01/2028
Physician Member
Physician Member
Board of Medical Practice
Carrie Terrell
Filled
01/01/2027
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