Our Staff

Chani is a nonprofit leader who guides organizations to turn big ideas into real, lasting work. She’s spent her career in project management, grant development and accountability, and organizational sustainability across healthcare, nonprofit, and agency settings. She’s at her best when she’s bringing people, resources, and priorities together around something that matters, and she likes building the kind of structure that makes collaboration easier, keeps everyone on the same page, and sets teams up to do their best work. Chani leads with people first, and is a big believer that good work happens when folks feel supported and clear on where they’re headed. Raised in Northern Nevada, she has a deep love for Montana and spends as much time as she can hiking, camping, traveling, and reading, ideally with family and friends nearby.

Julia grew up in the foothills of Colorado and has been honored to call Montana home since moving to Missoula in 2021. With degrees in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Montana, she is passionate about making complex health information approachable while partnering with people throughout life’s difficult seasons. Her career so far has focused on building meaningful relationships with children and families, especially those with medical complexities, across Occupational Therapy and clinical settings. In all she does, Julia strives to celebrate even the smallest wins with resilient positivity. Beyond her work, she can often be found cooking, backpacking, getting into a good puzzle, chopping wood, drinking a hazelnut latte, or out on a long walk with friends and family. 

Olivia grew up in Spokane Washington, but Montana has always shared a special place in her heart. As a University of Montana graduate with a degree in Marketing, Olivia along with her husband decided to make Montana their home. Olivia’s career to date has followed her passion to assist families via multiple non-profits where she has held various positions. She possesses a curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, is all about the details, and thoughtfully approaches her work with a positive mindset. She is passionate about Montana families, all things outdoors, cooking, and baking, and you can often find her husband and dog spending weekends up at Flathead Lake with family and friends.

A connector by nature, Rachel Thompson enjoys meeting new people and building authentic relationships around shared goals and worthy causes. As Head of Donor Relations, Rachel Thompson is excited about expanding awareness of Montana Pediatric’s offerings — including our new single session mental health consultations— and inviting donors to invest in pediatric care.  Rachel joined Montana Pediatrics from the Montana World Affairs Council, where she also served in a statewide development role. Before moving to the nonprofit sector, she worked in the legal industry, focusing on client relations and business development. Rachel graduated from Miami University with a degree in Strategic Communications.  Outside of work, Rachel is raising two kids in Whitefish who love to ski and occasionally catch the flu (good thing Montana Pediatrics is 24/7). She also volunteers with the Montana World Affairs Council, sits on Whitefish’s Stumptown Art Studio Board, and co-founded the Montana High Tech Business Alliance’s Flathead Chapter. TL;DR Connect with Rachel! She’d love to hear from you. 

Abbey is originally from Montana, where she grew up on her family farm just outside of Great Falls. With 15 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, she has dedicated her career to caring for children. Abbey thrives on the unique challenges of pediatric care and has worked in a variety of specialties, including pediatric surgery, urgent care, pulmonary care, and primary care. Her passion for pediatric care comes from her desire to connect with each patient and work closely with families to create personalized, effective treatment plans. Now living in Billings with her husband, three daughters, and their family dog, Abbey enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. Whether hiking, backpacking, waterskiing, downhill skiing, or star gazing, she loves exploring nature. When she’s not outdoors, you can find her in the kitchen baking with her kids or coaching and cheering them on at the softball field.