SHARE YOUR VOICE FOUNDATION - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board

A leading local Montana attorney by profession, Allan is also an extremely talented baritone and performs extensively with the Glacier Symphony & Chorale. Allan contributed in many ways to all the ETP workshops since 2008. He coached the young singers individually, developing their understanding of vocal performance, while also collaborating with renowned tenor Mike Eldred on the staging of The musical theatre numbers, ‘Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In' & ‘Fame'.

Job Titles:

• Vice - President
• Vice - President of the Board

Born in Denver, Colorado, the Rocky Mountains have always brought a feeling of home to Cassandra, where she then spent over 20 years in the beautiful Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana. She is a graduate from Flathead High School and graduate from the University of Montana with a degree in International Business. She now works for a creative agency based out of Bozeman, Chisel Industries, as a Social Media Marketing Consultant. Other volunteer organizations she is working with are, TEDxWhitefish (Founder & Curator), HATCH, Peace Love, and Flathead Area Young Professionals. She enjoys spending her free time acting for the Whitefish Theatre Company, painting, hiking, paddleboarding, snowboarding, fishing, back-packing, sky- diving, and traveling.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board

Erika was born and raised in Montana and is proud to call the beautiful Flathead Valley home. After graduating Flathead High School, she attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and obtained a B.A. in Economics. While studying abroad in Asia during college, Erika realized the importance of multiculturalism and diversity. An incurable adventure enthusiast, she continued her travels and interest in multiculturalism after college by taking a 6-month trekking adventure through Nepal, Australia, and New Zealand. Upon her return to Montana, she applied and was accepted to the University of Montana Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 1997. She then applied for and was accepted to be a judicial clerk for The Honorable William E. Hunt of the Montana Supreme Court. After clerking for two years, she returned to Kalispell and practiced law with her father. Erika met her husband, David Sandler, also an attorney, in law school. Erika and David have two children, Kjell, age 11, and Kenna, age 9. When Kjell was two, he was diagnosed with autism. Shortly thereafter, Erika left her law practice to focus on raising her children and providing therapy for Kjell. She soon realized that by helping her own child, she could do so much more good by broadening the scope and helping other special needs children similarly situated. She and another mother of twins with autism launched Bridges Autism Advocacy Group and set about writing grants to fund their vision for inclusive education for special needs children in their local school district. Bridges will begin its seventh year of operation and she is thrilled with the impact Bridges has made thus far in improving inclusive educational opportunities for special needs children in Kalispell schools. Erika continues to operate Bridges with her partner, and just recently began practicing law again out of her home. She enjoys attending her children's games and activities, as well as skiing, trailrunning, mountain biking, hiking in Glacier National Park, and occasionally pondskimming. Erika has a passion for children and teens, and helping them discover their unique perspectives and gifts to offer the world. She is honored to be included on the SYVF Advisory Board and looks forward to working as a team to grow the program and help each person in the program find his or her voice. She wishes to especially thank JJ for her years of support and friendship that gave rise to this wonderful opportunity.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Board Member, Guest Educator

The daughter of a bluegrass rockstar, music is the constant in Halladay's life. It has taken her to Europe, bringing classical music to Hungary, Poland, and Austria, to UM, to sing with the Jazz Chorale, the Jubileers, to Rockin' the Rivers, to open for the Doobie Brothers, to the schools of Montana to teach the art of songwriting and much more. She has just released her first solo album that was recorded in Nashville with some incredible songwriters and musicians, which has been received beautifully by the community that is Montana. "Within Halladay Quist's sultry angelic voice lies a lion's roar of love, compassion, earthliness and storytelling," 406 Woman Magazine.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Co - Founder, Educational Director / Lead Facilitator

Jennifer co-founded the Share Your Voice Foundation in 2008. She is the creator of the Facilitator-in-Residence (FIR) program for SYVF and currently trains educators and artists to facilitate SYVF's outreach programs. A Montana native sharing time with Los Angeles, Jennifer has crafted a flourishing career in performance, working professionally in the fields of theatre, film, television and radio. On stage she has toured nationally performing with Eric Idle in his Eric Idle Exploit's Monty Python and Greedy Bastard Tours (unprecedented female lead) at venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Chicago Theatre, Universal Amphitheatre and Hollywood Bowl. Jennifer has also been a top-rated Southern California radio personality and is a successful voice-over artist for films and commercials. In the field of performance education, Jennifer has worked as an educator for the East LA Classic Theatre, teaching Shakespeare for our Children and Beyond Borders programs to at-risk youth in South Central & East Los Angeles. She was a resident teaching artist for Will & Company (LA Theatre Center) and contributed as the Music and Dance specialist for the City of Los Angeles Park and Recreation Department's Camp Hollywoodland. As a Fulbright scholar, Jennifer was privileged to serve as a cultural ambassador for the U.S, traveling and teaching in the Slovak Republic. She co-chaired the inaugural TEDxYouth@Hollywood event and coached speakers for TEDxYouth@Whitefish. Jennifer holds a Master of Arts degree in Cultural and Media Studies from Claremont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Theatre from Pitzer College.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Youth Board Member

Kate is a fourteen year old freshman at Whitefish High School. She is involved in Cross Country, Speech and Debate, and is an avid member of the Drama Club, Freeflow, STAND, GSA (Gay Straight Alliance,) and the Environmental Club. Kate began piano lessons in Kindergarten, and plays Cello in the Whitefish High School Orchestra. Musical theater has been a part of her life since the third grade. She has been cast in several musicals with Whitefish Theatre Company (WTC), Alpine Kids Theater Project, and also has participated in Missoula Children's Theatre summer camps for four years. Recently, she was lucky enough to be cast in WTC's production of Seussical and will be playing "Cosette" in the upcoming Alpine Theatre Project High School production of Les Miserables. Kate believes that the arts are a wonderful way to educate and involve young people in team-building and meaningful activities and she is thrilled to contribute to Share Your Voice Foundation in any way that she can.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board
• Writer at Flathead Valley Community College

Matt Springer is the first full-time grant writer at Flathead Valley Community College. In the last three years, grants have helped triple FVCC's nursing program and launch a new approach to manufacturing education. Grants have also helped the college initiate a biotechnology program, refurbish FVCC's engineering and physics programs, initiate an agriculture program and on- site farm and construct the new Rebecca Cheney Broussard Center. In total, FVCC has secured over $11 million dollars in funding over the last three years. Prior to his work at FVCC, Matt worked in regional government in Portland and with multiple social service agencies serving at-risk youth and families in Oregon, Hawaii and California. Matt serves on the board of Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center, the Executive Committee of Leadership Flathead, is involved with Tamarack Grief Resource Center and is participating in Leadership Montana's Class of 2013. Matt has an incredible wife, a curmudgeonly 15- year-old dog and twins on the way.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board
• Advisory Board Member, Guest Educator

Mike Eldred is one of North America's most in-demand and beloved tenors, thrilling audiences in concert halls, on Broadway, and on recordings, radio and television. He appeared on Broadway in Les Miserables as "Jean Valjean", and in the original cast of the Tony-nominated The Civil War. He performed in the 25th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and starred as "The Tenor" in the 2010 national concert tour of Handel's Messiah Rocks. His starring role as "Tony" in the Nashville Symphony's production of West Side Story has earned international praise as "arguably the best ‘Tony' on record". An artist of tremendous depth and reach, Mike's diversity and generosity of spirit fuel the many facets of his career. He is increasingly interested in using his performances to raise awareness and funds for causes close to him. A recent benefit concert in Whitefish, MT, raised thousands for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and kicked off a fundraiser bicycle ride, in which Mike rode nearly 400 miles over five days on a route stretching from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone National Park. In addition to numerous appearances on recordings and DVDs, Mike has released three solo CDs that have garnered critical and popular acclaim. His debut album, ME, features favorites from the stage drawn from his years on Broadway. That record was followed by Let It Begin, a holiday album that features appearances from several of Mike's friends including former touring partner Jim Brickman. The latest release is Come Love Me Again, a celebration of the music of John Denver and a companion to Mike's newest symphonic pops show. An early inspiration for Mike's life as a singer, John Denver's music, his message and his passion for America's open spaces resonates deeply with Mike and he enjoys sharing this with audiences all over the country.

Job Titles:

• Facilitator - in - Residence

Born in Los Angeles, Noah has been acting since he was 5 years old. He grew up in Ojai working in Local theater before moving to New York to act after studying at the Claremont Colleges. He has worked with young actors from 5 to adulthood, from Nicaraguan communities to Juvenile Detention Centers, small town

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board
• Founder / President of Taylar Development

Paul is the founder/President of Taylar Development, a firm partnering with theater, dance, and opera companies, along with symphony orchestras, performing arts venues and museums across the U.S., to both consult on and manage fundraising and marketing campaigns. Arts education has been important to Paul since theater and choral groups in high school, to fundraising messaging today. Paul is excited to be part of the unique natural environment of the Flathead Valley, while continuing to build relationships between the community and the powerful impact of the arts, as can be had through Share Your Voice Foundation's programs.

Job Titles:

• Managing Director

Rebecca is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist who works across the state of Montana and in Philadelphia, PA. She is the co-founder of Montana based Viscosity Theatre, where she collaborates with groups of artists to create original productions, such as Ringing Out and Salep & Silk (written by co-founder Josh Wagner), Thisillusionment, Fish & Beauregard, and the popular Viscosity Comedy Cabaret series in Whitefish, MT.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board

Robin Schaefer has been involved in fitness, acting, and modeling all her life. Born and raised in Colorado, she become a nationally ranked gymnast by age 9 and participated in all things "performance", including singing, dancing, acting, theater, and cheerleading. Her love of the arts flourished at age 13 when she selected to play "Tessie" in the Colorado Springs Theatre production of "Annie." Her cheerleading career culminated with two seasons as an NFL Denver Broncos Cheerleader. Robin was on ESPN 2 as a top five competitor in the Ms. Fitness Pageants and won the Ms. Fitness Hawaiian Islands title.She has graced the cover and pages of various magazines including Fit, Shape, Oxygen, Physical and Max Muscle. She has been featured in "Gilad's Bodies in Motion" television show, infomercials and DVD's. She can also be seen on the television series "Baywatch Hawaii" as a lifeguard in the famous red suit. Robin is a fitness and nutrition consultant. She is currently a monthly contributing editor for Montana Woman Magazine's "Everyday Fitness." She resides in Lakeside with her husband Trevor, a former Air Force F-15 fighter pilot, and her two children, Alea and Trent. She is now cheering for her family and community, enjoying her favorite role of a lifetime as "parent" and staying active as Missoula Children's Theatre chairperson for their school.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board
• Executive Director of the Center for Restorative Youth Justice

Shareen is the Executive Director of the Center for Restorative Youth Justice (CRYJ). CRYJ's programs work one-on-one with youth and victims of juvenile crime to ‘reweave the fabric' of relationships (community, family, peers) that are broken or strained when crimes are committed - promoting true accountability, inspiring greater human connection, and increasing community safety. CRYJ's innovative programs create meaningful alternative accountability options for juvenile offenders that focus on providing a ‘human response to crime' that strives to meet the needs of those that were harmed while creating opportunities for important reflection, mentoring, and community connection. Through this, CRYJ's programs effectively reduce juvenile delinquency and help youth to discover and develop important strengths and communication skills. www.restorativeyouthjustice.org Shareen has worked with nonprofits and agencies across the globe to create meaningful opportunities for community engagement and social justice and brings a strong passion and commitment to working with youth. She brings a background in youth empowerment, facilitation, and organizational development and works to support CRYJ's 7 incredible staff, 35+ volunteers, and more than 260 annual youth participants. Shareen holds a Masters Degree in Community Development and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Oregon. She loves growing food, feeding friends, climbing mountains, knitting and spending time on front porches with her family. Matt and Shareen are expecting twins sometime in early April - and just bought a house in Before returning to the Flathead Valley in 2009, Matt and Shareen lived in Portland, Oregon. Before that, Shareen lived in Washington D.C, North Carolina, Australia, and Eugene. Her parents live here in Whitefish, and they couldn't be more excited to be surrounded by family and this community as they continue to put down roots here in She is delighted by the passion and commitment to youth that serves as a foundation for SYV - and is thrilled to be supporting the vision and the work.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Scottish-born Steve last relocated from Solihull, UK to the US in 2011. An accomplished and experienced project consultant having worked with companies such as The Walt Disney Company and Farmers Insurance, Steve brings considerable business acumen and fiscal managerial talents to the Foundation. Steve is a qualified helicopter and small aircraft pilot, and enjoys scuba diving off the coast of California.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• President
• President of the Board

Mr. Hirsch has over 30 years administrative experience in the healthcare industry managing general acute-care and psychiatric & substance abuse hospitals, residential treatment center programs for youth, and inpatient women offender treatment units. He has been with Kalispell Regional Healthcare since 1999 and held various administrative positions including Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer and at present, the Senior Executive Director. He also served as the top administrator of Pathways Treatment Center during this period. Pathways Treatment Center is a psychiatric and substance abuse behavioral health hospital which also offers outpatient, partial hospital, and school based programs for youth. He holds a Masters degree in education and is a FELLOW in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and served in various leadership roles with ACHE, the American Hospital Association, and other non-profit human service organizations and community service agencies over the span of his career. Prior to his move to Kalispell, Montana, Mr. Hirsch served as Chief Executive Officer for a freestanding psychiatric hospital in Longview, Texas; as Regional Administrator for Behavioral Services of a large catholic hospital system in St Louis, Missouri; as Administrator for a large psychiatric and substance abuse inpatient and outpatient service line in Orlando, Florida; and in executive level positions at a large acute care hospital in the Miami, Florida area.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Advisory Board
• Drama Instructor

A highly-esteemed Drama Instructor, Valeri McGarvey is well- versed in both classical and contemporary theatrical texts, having directed numerous productions at Flathead High School in Kalispell, MT where she teaches English and theatre classes, and also serves as the Director of Theatre for FHS. As a past guest educator for the ETP Workshop, Valeri enthusiastically has led the young participants into the rich and dramatic world of Shakespeare directing scenes from Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer's Nights Dream. Valeri has been on the SYVF board since its inception, and loves transforming young lives through theatre.