Kassi Erickson

Kassi Erickson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Allied and Population Health at South Dakota State University (SDSU). She joined the Medical Laboratory Science Program in 2019 and serves as the MLS Club faculty advisor. Her roles include teaching courses in hematology, phlebotomy, laboratory safety, and introductory medical laboratory science.

Education: Ed.D. in Education and Leadership in Healthcare (Nebraska Methodist College, 2023); M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (University of North Dakota, 2018); B.S. in Microbiology (SDSU).

Professional Background: Board-certified medical laboratory scientist since 2013, with prior work experience at Brookings Health System and Lake Area Technical College (instructor for Medical Laboratory Technician Program).

Office: Avera Health and Science Center, Room 344, Brookings, SD 57007.