About the Staff - Clinical

Administrative Assistant

Working in mental health and recovery has given me the chance to watch others grow and get their spark back. Watching some of my family struggle with addiction and get their spark back is what drove me into working in this field and sparked my passion for it all. The small part I play in someone's journey is nothing short of breath taking. I want to help them see that they are not alone and that even professionals have/had their own addiction and mental health struggles that they are battling every day.

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I am a recent graduate from the University of Montana's Addiction Studies program. I have years of experience working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor as well as an emergency medical technician. I began my post-collegiate career working as a wildland firefighter for the Forest Service. My passion lies in advocating for effort towards personal growth and self-actualization. I understand that every individual has their own definition of recovery, and progress is always better than striving for perfection.

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Hello! My passion is helping you safely look beneath the surface, explore your internal world, and experience genuine, lasting growth.

My work is grounded in a dignity-first philosophy that centers your voice, honors your innate resilience, and provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can show up fully as you are. You lead the way in our sessions, and I walk beside you as an empathetic, grounded ally to support your journey. My clinical experience comes from walking alongside individuals navigating complex substance use, the profound challenges of incarceration, and acute moments of crisis.

Holding a Bachelor’s in Criminology and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I mindfully blend evidence-based therapeutic interventions with a holistic, whole-person approach. I am also passionate about integrating a systemic lens and examining how society, culture, and the world around us shape our experiences.

Director of Laboratory Services/General Supervisor/Lab Tech

I am a scientist with a diverse and unique laboratory background. I hold both a Master's and a PhD in Anthropology, specializing in ancient DNA to study past human societies and diseases. In my professional career, I have applied the skills from my education to various aspects of modern human health. My work in early cancer research aimed to make detection easier, faster, and less invasive. My experience in clinical toxicology at Recovery Centers of Montana has added chemistry to my already varied background, equipping me to handle almost any lab work and sample type. With this range of skills, I continue to focus on helping humans beyond the lab—whether through DNA, blood, or toxicology testing—to provide essential information for treatment decisions.

A passion for helping people drives me. Throughout my professional experience, I have found it rewarding to assist others in various ways through a laboratory perspective. In my anthropological background, I have supported forensic anthropology cases and aimed to understand ancient humans by telling their stories from the sites I have researched and excavated. In biology, I've contributed to cancer research by developing new methods to detect cancer earlier. Recently, in toxicology, I have been motivated to help people in recovery by doing everything I can in the lab to assess their health and work closely with my colleagues to provide treatment.

Case Manager at The Ranch

Raised in Montana, I earned my associate degree from Flathead Valley Community College before continuing my studies at Montana State University Billings. My personal journey through addiction led me to Recovery Centers of Montana as an outpatient client in August 2023, where I built a strong foundation in 12-step recovery. Wanting to give back, I joined RCM as a Treatment Assistant in May 2025 and transitioned to Case Manager in October 2025. In my current role, I develop tailored continuing-care plans, advocate for clients, and support individuals as they transition out of inpatient treatment into lasting recovery.