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Avera Health

Dzenan Berberovic

Dzenan Berberovic, chief philanthropy officer at Avera Health, has been named to the 2023 Class of Tomorrow’s Leaders by the Catholic Health Association of the United States. Berberovic joins nine other emerging leaders nationwide on this list. Since becoming chief philanthropy officer in March 2020, Berberovic has led his team to achieve record-setting fundraising years in 2020, 2021 and 2022, raising a total of $118 million to support those who trust Avera with their care. Under his leadership, the Avera Foundation has been recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy with High Performer and System High Performer distinctions. High Performers represent the top 25 percent of health care foundations and philanthropy offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Berberovic joined Avera in 2017.

Downtown Sioux Falls Inc.

Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. members have elected new directors to the board: Ivy Oland Dandar,  Oland Consulting; Luke Jessen, Lloyd Cos; Paige Pearson Meyers, Midco; and Taneeza Islam, South Dakota Voices for Peace.

Jennifer Smith Hoesing

Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons

Jennifer Smith Hoesing has joined Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons as chief development officer. Hoesing most recently served as director of development at DakotAbilities and previously served as executive director of Stockyards Ag Experience and chief development officer at EmBe.

LifeScape

Rebecca Lange, a direct support professional at LifeScape, has received the DSP of the Year award from the American Network of Community Options and Resources. Lange joins 53 other recipients who were chosen from a pool of more than 350 nominees. The award recognizes excellence in providing long-term supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.