Marilyn Yellow Bird, public health nursing director, grew up in Minot, North Dakota, and traveled frequently to White Shield, North Dakota. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s in community health nursing from the University of North Dakota. Yellow Bird has been in healthcare for nearly 30 years as a medical-surgical nurse, ER nurse, dialysis nurse, and, most recently, public health nurse. She enjoys being challenged by her work and appreciates her reliable team. Yellow Bird enjoys going to the casino and being with her grandchildren outside of work.