Who
we are.

Erin Foss is a nationally recognized expert in addiction medicine and correctional healthcare, known for her practical, systems-level approach to supporting law enforcement and correctional agencies. As the former Assistant Director of Nursing for a large correctional care organization, Erin provided clinical and operational oversight to 49 county jails across the upper Midwest during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Her dual role as a leader and frontline nurse gave her firsthand insight into staffing challenges, workflow inefficiencies, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, especially in high-pressure environments.

In 2024, Erin joined the WGH Group, LLC team as Director of Clinical Operations, where she has played a key role in program development, operational efficiency initiatives, and clinical innovation. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams across medical, behavioral health, operational, and administrative disciplines to build a high-performing, collaborative approach to correctional healthcare that emphasizes quality outcomes, staff engagement, and optimal patient care.

Erin has previously consulted with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, offering strategic guidance to correctional facilities across the country on implementing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programs. Alongside her passionate and dynamic team at Stratis Health, she led the development of MOUD planning and implementation tools for the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association and the Minnesota Office of Addiction and Recovery, helping agencies operationalize care models that prioritize safety, efficiency, and staff engagement. She continues to provide education and mentorship to rural healthcare and correctional teams across Minnesota.

A Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) and Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP-RN), Erin served on the Minnesota Governor’s Advisory Council for MOUD in Jails and has supported opioid initiatives through the Department of Human Services, including the Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program (OPIP). She co-facilitates one of the largest addiction medicine ECHO programs in North America. She volunteers at Terebinth Refuge, a shelter for sexually exploited women, underscoring her commitment to justice-involved and vulnerable populations.

Nathan Koranda is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience providing mental health services across correctional, community, outpatient, and addiction treatment settings. His clinical work focuses on the assessment and treatment of serious mental illness, substance use disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other complex behavioral health needs.

Dr. Koranda earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Minnesota after beginning his healthcare career as a paramedic. His practice emphasizes evidence-based psychiatric care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of practical solutions that improve access to behavioral health services for underserved populations.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Koranda has extensive experience designing and implementing behavioral health initiatives at the systems level. He serves as Executive Director and Co-Founder of KOPI Medical, where he has led international collaborations to strengthen emergency medical services and mental health systems in Tanzania, Kenya, and Italy. His work has included developing and evaluating training programs for healthcare professionals, collaborating with governmental and academic partners, and advancing sustainable models of behavioral healthcare. He has also contributed to behavioral health initiatives in Minneapolis, including drug deflection efforts, and has served as a published program evaluator. His professional interests center on systems improvement, implementation science, workforce development, and expanding access to high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Karen Jensen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience providing mental health services across a variety of settings, including county systems, correctional settings, hospitals, schools, nonprofit organizations, and outpatient mental health programs. For more than three years, Karen has provided mental health services at the Carver County Jail through the WGH Group, working directly with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health, behavioral health, substance use, trauma, and psychosocial concerns. Her work within the correctional setting includes mental health assessment, individual therapeutic services, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment and safety planning, care coordination, release and reentry planning, and collaboration with jail administration, correctional staff, medical providers, community agencies, and other professionals involved in an individual’s care. In January 2023, Karen opened a private mental health practice to help expand access to mental health services in her community. As the owner and clinical leader of the practice, she manages and supports a team of mental health providers and administrative staff while overseeing the day-to-day operations and continued growth of the organization. In addition to her leadership and administrative responsibilities, Karen maintains an active clinical caseload and continues to provide direct psychotherapy services to clients. Karen has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and individuals experiencing complex mental health needs. Her clinical approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and focused on meeting individuals where they are while helping them develop practical skills and connections to appropriate resources. Karen also provides clinical supervision and consultation to developing mental health professionals. She is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, risk assessment, ethical practice, and professional accountability within all mental health services. In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Karen has specialized training in grief and trauma. She is trained as an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Clinician and has significant experience supporting individuals, families, and communities impacted by grief, trauma, crisis, and major life transitions. Karen was born and raised on a farm in rural Minnesota. Her rural roots have contributed to her commitment to improving access to quality mental health services and strengthening collaboration between mental health providers, county systems, and community resources.

Dr. Ramon Nola graduated from KU Medical School in Wichita, KS, and finished his Family Medicine Residency at Wesley Hospital in 2020. His wife, Erica Nola, together continue to manage and operate their family-owned urgent care established in 2009. His experience working as a Primary Care Physician in the MN Department of Corrections began in 2023 where he has worked in multiple facilities throughout rural MN. He is certified to perform DOT physicals and immigration medical exams in Minnesota, and is an avid tennis player who finds pockets of time to play whenever the weather allows.

Heidi Brown is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to personalized healthcare, patient education, and whole-person wellness. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing and Master of Arts in Family Nurse Practitioner Studies from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota.

Throughout her career, Heidi has served patients in a wide variety of settings, including family practice, urgent care, public health, school nursing, skilled nursing, and correctional healthcare. Her experience also includes leadership roles as an Immunization Coordinator and Director of Nursing at a skilled nursing facility.

Heidi finds the greatest fulfillment in helping individuals better understand their health and make meaningful, sustainable improvements to their well-being. Joining WGH Group has been a highlight of her career because of the organization’s focus on people, thoughtful care, and optimal outcomes rather than profits or quick fixes.

Outside of work, Heidi enjoys life on her hobby farm, where she cares for three donkeys, and spends as much time as possible hiking with her three dogs.