Meet the Staff
Dr. Amy Stiffarm, PhD, MPH
Founding Executive Director
Amy Stiffarm is a member of the Aaniiih (White Clay) Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community. She also is a descendant of the Chippewa Cree and Blackfeet Tribes of Montana. Amy received her MPH from the University of Montana in 2017 and earned a PhD in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota in 2023, where she focused on Perinatal Mental Health for Indigenous Women and Birthing People. Her work focuses on strength-based, Indigenous-led maternal health programming and research. Amy is grateful for the opportunity to promote healing and wellbeing for Native moms, babies, and families.
Indigenous Lactation Counselor | Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula
Email: amy@berrymedicine.org
Shawnalea Chief Goes Out
Operations Director
Shawnalea Chief Goes Out is an enrolled member of the Chippewa‑Cree Tribe and comes from the Aaniih, Nakoda, and Western Shoshone people. She is a public health professional with experience in maternal health, program management, and community‑based systems improvement. Shawnalea holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, and completed Master of Public Health core coursework in epidemiology, research methods, and biostatistics. She is committed to advancing Indigenous maternal health and supporting Native birthworkers across Montana.
Indigenous Lactation Counselor | Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula | MT- Licensed Doula
Email: shawnalea@berrymedicine.org
Diona is Nakoda from the Fort Belknap Tribe of Montana and a descendant of the Aaniiih Tribe (White Clay). Diona graduated from MSU-Northern in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Public Health through the University of Montana’s online program. Diona is passionate about improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities, particularly in the area of perinatal health.
Indigenous Lactation Counselor | Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula
Diona Buck
Program Manager
Email: diona@berrymedicine.org