SSM Health St. Clare Hospital celebrates recent Sauk County Institute of Leadership graduates

An SSM Health press release contributed details for this article.

BARABOO, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – SSM Health is proud to announce the accomplishments of three outstanding team members who graduated from the Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) program on May 20th, 2025. Dr. Sharilyn Munneke, Blair Murphy, and Carrie Kingcade dedicated nine months of intense learning to the program which focuses on leaders’ personal and professional development in service of Sauk County organizations.

Dr. Sharilyn Munneke serves at the Wisconsin Dells Clinic, specializing in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Reflecting on her SCIL journey, Dr. Munneke remarked, “SCIL is a program I’ve wanted to participate in for years, and 2024/25 was my year. SCIL days were spent with other leaders who have become close friends. We spent time learning strategies for leadership, conflict resolution, and personal growth. I return to work refreshed, and with new ideas and perspectives.”

Blair Murphy, the Lead CT Technologist at St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo, shared her insights: “I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of SCIL. This program has shown me the wonderful things Sauk County has to offer, the importance of connecting with the community, and the power of self-awareness. Ultimately, SCIL has made me more compassionate, collaborative, and resilient in my healthcare role.”

Carrie Kingcade, Inpatient Nursing Manager at St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo, described her experience as transformative, stating, “Graduating from the Sauk County Institute of Leadership has been a truly meaningful journey for me. This program challenged me to grow not just professionally, but personally. It opened my eyes to new perspectives, strengthened my confidence, and reminded me of the importance of connection and community.”

The Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) is dedicated to bringing together emerging leaders from various community segments through a program designed to empower, engage, and equip them to make a positive difference in Sauk County. The program aims to develop dynamic leadership skills that translate into county work, business growth, and community development.

Since 1998, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo has proudly supported 28 staff members in completing this program.

In addition to facilitating staff growth and learning, SSM Health is also a workshop sponsor, and St. Clare Foundation Director, Julia Randles, serves as the Vice President on the SCIL Board of Directors.

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