Whittney LaCroix, RN, BSN

President

A patient-focused visionary and trailblazer in Indigenous healthcare, Whittney LaCroix (Sicangu Lakota) is a healthcare executive and nurse leader dedicated to the revitalization of rural and underserved communities.

Whittney leverages over 13 years of clinical and hospital system leadership to design and implement sustainable, rural-appropriate models of care, including ED and practice management.

With a deep clinical foundation in obstetrics and maternal-child health, she has spearheaded national efforts to restore labor and delivery units in rural and Tribal communities. Her expertise spans the full continuum of hospital operations, from opening new emergency departments on Tribal lands to leading successful Joint Commission and CMS surveys – always with a focus on strengthening the patient safety infrastructure.

Whittney remains a fierce advocate for maternal health education and prevention, driven by the belief that every family deserves high-quality, comprehensive care within their community.

Whittney has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ Global Power 150 Women in Staffing and Modern Healthcare’s 40 under 40. She currently serves on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Research Board and is an advisor to HOSA-Future Health Professionals, which encourages students to become leaders in the global health community. Whittney holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Dakota.

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