Mission Statement: Elevate Montana Helena Affiliate believes that all children have a fundamental right to live in safe families and communities, to be emotionally and physically healthy, and to receive the necessary support to achieve academic and personal success.

Purpose: Reduce adverse childhood experiences for Helena’s children so they may become healthier adults, which will result in a healthier Montana.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Haylie Wisemiller, President, St. Peter’s Health, Population Health & Community Education Specialist

Tabith Garvin-Betancourt, PhD, Vice-President, Montana National Guard Integrated Prevention Program Manager

Jennifer Filipovich, Secretary, ERSEA Specialist, Rocky Head Start

Rebecca Hargis, LCPC, Treasurer, PACE Trainer

Maureen Bjerke, Board Member, St. Peter’s Health, Zero to Five Community Coordinator

Sarah Graham, Board Member, Youth Connections Coalition, Communities That Care Coordinator

Jess Hegstrom, Board Member, Lewis & Clark County Public Health, Suicide Prevention Coordinator