Our Team
Brie MacLaurin, RN
Executive Director
Brie is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing from Montana State University. She has focused her career on maternal and child health. Brie served as a public health home visitor for 9 years. She is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a mother of three.
Stephanie Morton, MSW
Program Manage
Stephanie was born and raised in Montana. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon and earned a Master of Social Work at the University of Montana. She has worked for several nonprofits supporting children and families.
Elaine Dahl, JD
Associate Director
Elaine has undergraduate degrees in English and music and a juris doctorate, all from The University of Montana. Before arriving at HMHB, she worked for the Montana Supreme Court, the Montana Legal Services Association, the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, the Montana Department of Corrections, and Helena’s early childhood coalition.
Claire Larson
Program and Communications Assistant
Claire has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Montana. She uses the power of story to share the efforts of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies. Claire manages our podcast and hosts storytelling events for mothers seeking connection and support.
Sarah Corbally
Director of Government Relations & Advocacy
Sarah Corbally is an independent contractor working with HMHB by supporting the advocacy and government relations work of HMHB. With a background in law and social work, and experience as an Administrator at MONTANA DPHHS, Sarah is passionate about the critical work done by HMHB to help improve systems, policies, and laws to better ensure that all Montana babies will have the best possible beginnings.
Emily Clewis
Program and Communications Coordinator
Emily joined the team to aid in the coordination of efforts across Helena and beyond. With a creative background in photography, communications, and design, Emily finds creative ways to spread the message of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies.
Amy Stiffarm
Research Assistant at University of North Dakota
Amy Stiffarm is Aaniiih of the Fort Belknap Indian Community and also descends from the Cree and Blackfeet people of Montana. She currently resides on the lands of the Kootenai, Bitterroot Salish, and Pend O’rielle people. She is the mother to two daughters, Tahmya (6) and Kisiah (4). Amy has been involved in research with Tribal communities since her undergrad degree at Salish Kootenai College and found her passion for maternal and child health during her MPH at the University of Montana. She is currently working as a Research Assistant while pursuing a PhD in Indigenous Health through the University of North Dakota. In her spare time Amy likes to run and write to guide her in her healing journey.
Our Board of Directors
Volunteers from across Montana make up our board of directors.
Kelly Minnehan-Galt, President
Retired CPA
Vacant, Vice President
Jana Garza, Secretary/ Treasurer
First Interstate Bank
Debera Charlton, RN, BSN, MSN
Veteran’s Affairs
Angela McLean
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
Vanessa Nassett
Bloom Montessori School
Tyler Ream, EdD
Superintendent, Helena Public Schools
Kevin Hamm
Treasure State Internet & Telegraph
David Lechner, MD
BlueCross BlueShield of Montana
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