Brittney Petersen, President, is the Director of the Richland County Health Department, where she works to bring the department’s vision to life by mobilizing the community, identifying resources, and guiding the implementation of strategic goals. As an AMPHO Board member, she enjoys connecting with local public health colleagues across Montana and contributing her voice to advance shared priorities. Brittney lives on a farm with her husband, three kids, and some cows, and she loves spending time with her family, reading, and baking cookies.

Amy, President-Elect, is the Director of the Pondera County Health Department. With a background in psychology, she brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to public health, designing programs that are effective, culturally responsive, and grounded in lived experience. Amy values her role on the AMPHO Board as an opportunity to build relationships across the state and advocate for the unique needs of rural and local public health. She has lived in Conrad for the past 11 years with her husband and three children and enjoys spending time with her family and going on adventures together.

Stefanie, Past-President, is the Director of the Carter County Public Health Department, where she leads a small, multifaceted team serving a frontier community and takes on a wide range of roles to meet local needs. Her work spans operations, strategy, and community engagement, with a focus on creative problem-solving, resource development, and implementing sustainable public health initiatives. Stefanie values serving on the AMPHO Board as an opportunity to invest in Montana’s public health leadership and bring a frontier perspective to statewide conversations. She lives on a ranch with her husband and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and being outdoors, often alongside their three dogs.

Debbie Robinson, Small County Representative, is a Public Health Nurse and Director in Granite County, MT. Her work spans community outreach, school and community education, immunizations, emergency preparedness, and overseeing policies and budgets. She enjoys serving on the board because it pushes her out of her comfort zone and helps her learn more about the legal and political side of public health. Outside of work, Debbie loves to travel, whether it’s across the country or just to the next town over.

Pam Hanna, Medium County Representative, is a registered nurse who serves as Jefferson County’s Public Health Supervisor. She grew up in Jefferson County and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community that shaped her. Her work in public health allows her to advocate for healthy communities through improved access to resources, education, and health promotion. Pam believes that public health is everyone’s work and values building meaningful relationships within her community and with colleagues across Montana. Serving on the Board allows her to work closely with others to strengthen partnerships that support public health. Outside of her professional role, Pam enjoys making memories with family, growing things, and spending time at home—reflecting the values that guide both her work and her life.

Medium County Representative.

Large County Representative.

Jon, Large County Representative, serves as CEO and Health Officer for RiverStone Health. He is passionate about advancing public health across Montana by supporting local health departments with the resources and tools they need to tell compelling stories and improve life, health, and safety for all. Jon brings a systems-level perspective to his board service and is deeply committed to strengthening public health statewide. Personal fact about Jon: he was adopted at birth.

Emilie, AMPHO Representative to Confluence and Public Health Director of Madison County, brings a strong background in nonprofit finance and healthcare revenue, with skills grounded in administration and fiscal management. Through years of community volunteer work, Emilie has built meaningful relationships and collaborative partnerships, an aspect of public health she finds especially rewarding. As a board member, she is inspired by the organization’s continued growth and the collective impact made through collaboration among staff, board, and members. A lifelong, fourth-generation Montanan, Emilie loves to travel and explore new places, but proudly calls Montana home.