Board of Directors
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Jen Brunner, Chair
Jen is the founder of Keep Her Wild, a yoga therapist who has been teaching, writing and sharing her love of wellness since 2008. Born and raised a small town girl, she understands the importance of having resources available to support mental and physical health.
Jen is passionate about guiding women toward wellbeing and adores all four seasons of life in the Ruby Valley. Look for her out on the trails running or mountain biking, adventuring with her daughter, Poppy, enjoying live music or soaking in local hot springs. -
Chiaveli Locsin, Vice Chair
Chevy is an energetic and bright light in her rural Montana community and beyond. She believes small steps in small places can have a huge impact to benefit future generations.
She is the recipient of the Northwest Montana 20 Under 40 Award, highlighting her leadership, volunteerism and personal commitment to protecting community, as well as the environment.
Chevy loves bringing people together. Hospitality has been her lifelong passion, and she is proud to own and operate the Timbers Motel in Bigfork with her husband, Aaron and their two fur babies.
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Emily Pierson
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana and Minnesota. She has been practicing mental health therapy since 2017. She worked in a rural school setting and has been in private practice as a contracted therapist since 2021, working with clients in both states. Emily is passionate about encouraging and helping others move towards physical and mental health and wellness, to help them be the best version of themselves.
Born and raised in Alaska, Emily loves calling Montana home and has lived here since 2015. She enjoys the outdoors, fishing, fitness, basketball, spending time with family, and raising random farm animals.
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Ali Wolpern
Photo + Bio coming soon!
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Kristine Philpott
Kristine is a kind, wise and thoughtful Montana mama of two, growing her roots deep into the land in the heart of the Ruby Valley where she was born and raised.
She strives to live her life in trust, openness, surrender and innate knowing and is honored to link arms with the mission of Keep Her Wild. Kristine brings a big heart for collaboration and community among women and girls and is always seeking to cultivate opportunities for genuine connection. She loves to create space for all to experience the freedom of being our best and most authentic selves.