Our mission.
About Us
Be Well Big Sky uplifts and supports the well-being of our community through grassroots peer-to-peer solutions. By integrating neighbors and friends with existing support systems, we enhance accessibility, reduce barriers to care, and normalize the experience of being human.
Annual Reports
Each year we publish an annual report to highlight our progress, partnerships, and impact in building a healthier, more connected community.
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
Leadership Council
Using a mutual aid approach to community organizing and leadership, the Be Well Leadership Council empowers every community member to both contribute to and benefit from collective well-being.
Shannon Steele
Shannon Steele
Shannon is the Director of Be Well Big Sky and values a collaborative and community-led approach to health and wellness. Shannon’s roots are in South Dakota and received her B.S. in Psychology from Black Hills State University, and moved west to complete her M.S. in Community Health and Prevention Sciences at the University of Montana. You can find Shannon adventuring with her griffon, Greta, and also volunteering with search and rescue and Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association.
Andy Nagel
Andy Nagel
To come.
Ben Keefe
Shannon Steele
Shannon is the Director of Be Well Big Sky and values a collaborative and community-led approach to health and wellness. Shannon’s roots are in South Dakota and received her B.S. in Psychology from Black Hills State University, and moved west to complete her M.S. in Community Health and Prevention Sciences at the University of Montana. You can find Shannon adventuring with her griffon, Greta, and also volunteering with search and rescue and Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association.
Dylan Thornton
Dylan Thornton
To come.
Frieda Fabozzi
Frieda Fabozzi
To come.
Hana Mittelstaedt
Hana Mittelstaedt
To come
Jeremy Harder
Jeremy Harder
Formally, the 4th Grade Head Learner at Big Sky School District since 2000, he recently graduated from 4th grade and has taken on the role of MS/HS Lead Facilitator of Creativity and Innovation. When not in the classroom, he coaches various athletic teams, consults with local summer camps, and hopes to continue to advocate for Big Sky’s youth and the larger community through this platform.
Michelle Nierling
Michelle Nierling
Robert McCormick
Robert McCormick
Robert McCormick is the Culinary Director of the Yellowstone Club. Robert believes that community & human connection are keys to thriving in modern times. During the 30-year span of Robert’s professional journey, he found himself seeking resources to help make small improvements in all aspects of his life. The Navigator Network has proven to be a way to share these resources with the greater Big Sky community. Robert has been married for 10 years and has three children. Endurance sports, travel and family time are a few things that keep Robert grounded.
Ruthi Solari
Ruthi Solari
With 20+ years of experience leading social and environmental impact across nonprofit, private, and public sectors, Ruthi specializes in mobilizing resources and people to achieve transformative, measurable outcomes. As an advisor to Be Well Big Sky, Ruthi supports leadership development, coalition building and strategic planning.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead.
Sarah Gaither-Bivins
In October 2013, Sarah answered an ad in the Lone Peak Lookout and became the first and only employee of the Big Sky Community Food Bank. It was a part-time gig, so she supplemented by working for Big Sky Resort’s front desk and ski school, Wildwood Nursery, All Saints in Big Sky and a refugee support non-profit called USA Hello. Sarah also serves on several committees including the Big Sky Chamber, the Big Sky Housing Trust, the Big Sky Chapel, SNO, Navigator Network and Gallatin Refugee Connections. After 6 years in Big Sky condo hopping, Sarah now lives in Bozeman with her husband, Kurt. They love to travel, camp, float, stomp along to live music and play on the Smokey Bear Softball team.
Sarah Gaither-Bivins
Contact Us!
Questions about Be Well Big Sky, the Navigator Network or how to use this resource tool? We want to hear from you!
We are a small group of volunteers and strive to respond to emails within 24 hours. If you’re looking for more in-depth info about specific resources, call the Help Center at 2-1-1.