Supporting families for over 35 years

The Adoption Medicine Clinic team is equipped to provide you with medical and health expertise at all stages of your adoption journey. Our multidisciplinary team knows what you're going through, and also how hard and long you've worked to get here. Browse faculty bios to learn more about our backgrounds; you are in good company and in good hands.

Judith Eckerle photo
Professor, Director, Adoption Medicine Clinic
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Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience
Dana Johnson
Professor, Division of Neonatology
Maria Kroupina
Associate Professor, Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience
Kathaleen Stone
Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience

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Clinical Partners

Megan Bresnahan, OTR/L 
Fairview Occupational Therapist

Yvette Reibel, EdD, LDH
University of Minnesota, School of Dental Hygiene, Assistant Professor

Amy Bifulk
UMPhysicians Clinic Care Coordinator

Administrative Support

Jen Salvosa
Program Administrator

Emily Kukacka
Outreach & Grant Coordinator

Joseph Ghianni
Executive Office & Administrative Specialist

Taylor Rawstern
Research Assistant

Looking to connect?

If you would like to connect with a member of the Adoption Medicine Clinic team email [email protected]

Emeritus Advisory Board

From 2015 to 2022, the AMC Advisory Board played a critical role in helping the clinic expand to what it is today. We recognize those that dedicated their time, skills, and resources to the vision of this clinic. 

Board Leadership:

  • Angelique Dove Hatch, Advisory Board Co-Chair
  • Katie Severt, Advisory Board Co-Chair
  • RJ Devick, Advisory Board Vice Chair

Board Members:

  • Anthony Severt
  • Lisa Fredrickson
  • Peter Ramme
  • Liz & Jeff Beaudry
  • Lisa Ramme Latterell
  • Jill Griffiths
  • Philip Goldman
  • Richard Morrin
  • Jean Parish
  • Ricka Kohnstamm
  • Trisha Ozmun
  • Dan Wisniewski
  • Rebecca Wallin
  • Kent & Kim Karnemaat
  • Lori Morrow
  • Heimerl & Lammers Law Firm