About Association
Wisconsin Staff Physician Recruiters (WSPR), is an organization of healthcare professionals with a primary commitment to effective, ethical recruitment and retention of high quality healthcare providers to the state of Wisconsin, advocacy for issues critical to provider recruitment and continuing professional education.
Officers and Committees

President
Anneliese Boehm, MBA, CPRP-DEI
Senior Physician Integration Specialist
AdvocateAurora Health
Anneliese Boehm is a seasoned healthcare recruitment and workforce integration leader, currently serving as President of the Wisconsin Staff Physician Recruiters (WSPR) Board. She has held this position since 2022 and previously contributed to the organization in several key capacities, including Treasurer (2018–2022) and Co‑Chair of the Membership Committee (2020–2025). Her longstanding leadership reflects a deep commitment to advancing best practices and strengthening collaboration among physician recruitment professionals across the state. ... Professionally, Anneliese is a Senior Physician Integration Specialist with Advocate Aurora Health, where she is responsible for coordinating and overseeing core components of the physician hiring, onboarding, and integration processes across defined regional markets. In this capacity, she partners closely with executive and clinical leadership to support strategic workforce planning, streamline recruitment operations, and ensure a comprehensive and seamless experience for incoming physicians. Her expertise includes process optimization, retention planning, and the application of data‑driven insights to support organizational workforce strategies. Anneliese holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Olivet Nazarene University and a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Arts Management from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. She is a Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP) and has earned the AAPPR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Micro‑Certification, underscoring her commitment to advancing equitable and effective physician workforce practices. In addition to her professional and association leadership roles, Anneliese remains engaged in community and arts-focused initiatives in the Racine area, demonstrating her dedication to service, organizational stewardship, and community impact.

Vice President
KJ Ellis
Faculty Recruiter
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Treasurer
Sheena Frydrych, CPRP
Director of Provider Recruitment
Medical College of Wisconsin
Sheena Frydrych is the Director of Provider Recruitment at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she leads a highly skilled team of recruiters and coordinators, supporting both physician and advanced practice provider (APP) recruitment. She brings extensive experience in physician recruitment across both academic medicine and private practice, having previously served in recruiting roles at two other Wisconsin healthcare organizations. In addition to her work in provider and faculty recruitment, Sheena has a background in higher education, with experience in career services and admissions. ... She also spent a year teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea. A Wisconsin native, Sheena grew up “up north” and earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Norbert College. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, traveling, attending concerts, and seeking out new experiences.

Member at Large
Amanda Steffens
Physician Recruiter
Medical College of Wisconsin

Secretary
Veronica Dupuis
Physician Recruiter at Advocate Health
Veronica serves as a Senior Physician Recruiter at Aurora Health Care, now part of Advocate Health, where she excels in connecting physicians with diverse opportunities across multiple specialties throughout the Midwest. Since joining WSPR in 2017, Veronica has contributed significantly as both a member and currently as Secretary. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in 2015 and maintains active membership in both the AAPPR and WSPR. ... Originally from Burlington, Wisconsin, Veronica relocated to Racine to pursue her professional aspirations in health care, which ultimately led her to a rewarding career in physician recruitment. She holds active roles with WSPR, Empty Bowls, and the Racine County Food Bank, reflecting her deep commitment to community service. Veronica’s dedication to Wisconsin is evident in her enthusiasm for exploring the state’s scenic destinations. She values time with her family in Caledonia and embraces community involvement. She also enjoys gardening, attending live music events, and visiting local farmers markets. Veronica is married, a mother of three, and a proud grandmother.

Past President
Dana Butterfield, MBA, CPRP, CIR
Senior Physician Recruitment Specialist
AdvocateAurora Health
Gretchen Schweiss
Taylor McGee
KJ Ellis
Courtney Zabala
Veronica Dupuis
Dana Butterfield
Kelly Meiwessen
Please Contact a Committee member for more information:
- Gretchen Schweiss
gretchen.schweiss@aah.org - Taylor McGee
tmcgee@mcw.edu - Mikaela Messerschmidt
mikaela.messerschmidt@baycareclinic.com
- Tasha Hruska
tasha.hruska@prevea.com - Dana Butterfield
dana.butterfield@aah.org - Kelly Meiwessen
Kelley.Mewissen@aah.org