Danielle is a member of the Blackfeet Nation and Eastern Shoshone Nation. She was born and raised in Browning Montana. In 2021, Antelope graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems. During her time at MSU, she received multiple awards based on her civic engagement on campus and within her home community. Danielle serves as the Executive Director of Food Access and Sustainability Team Blackfeet, known as FAST Blackfeet. This organization provides access to healthy and culturally relevant foods, nutrition education, and gardening/wild harvesting opportunities within the Blackfeet Nation. Danielle is passionate about learning and sharing the changes in the Blackfeet food system and how those changes reflect in the health of the people today.

danielle@fastblackfeet.org

Cindy is the Ō’yō’·ṗ’ Pantry Manager. She is a member of the Blackfeet Tribe. She has lived on the Blackfeet Nation most of her adult life. Cindy attended college at the University of Montana, Billings (then known as Eastern MT. College). When she returned home as a young adult she became a wildland firefighter, and was a manager at several restaurants including a deli for the Blackfeet Community College staff and students. She also operated a catering buissness and volunteered on the election commitee for the tribe. As Pantry Manager she orders inventory, manages intake of new clients, and leads a team of 2 other employees as well as volunteers.

cindy@fastblackfeet.org

Mackenzie Sachs is a Registered Dietitian working with FAST Blackfeet’s Food Pharmacy program. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018 with a BS in Dietetics and a minor in Global Health. She completed her dietetic internship clinical training through Montana State University in 2019. In 2020 she served as FAST Blackfeet’s AmeriCorps VISTA. She spent her year as a VISTA developing a Blackfeet-focused nutrition curriculum. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she worked with the Ō´yō´•ṗ´Food Pantry as it expanded to meet an increased need. Mackenzie is thrilled to be working with FAST Blackfeet on the Food Pharmacy program because it allows her to continue learning about food sovereignty, food access and rural health. In her free time, she likes hiking, camping and sharing meals with friends.

mackenzie@fastblackfeet.org

Fallan Maggi is a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and our Office Manager. Fallan grew up in Browning and attended the University of Montana, Salish Kootenai College, and graduated from Blackfeet Community College in Practical Nursing and Health Science. She is the president of the Piikani Co-Op and is a gardener in the Growing Health Program.

"I wanted to work here because I love everything the program is doing for the people. I wanted to be a part of something that is helping build up our community. I want to make sure everybody is getting what they need."

fallan@fastblackfeet.org

Jamison Aimsback is a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and currently resides in Browning, Montana on the Blackfeets Reservation. Jamison attended the University of Montana before moving home and graduating from the Blackfeet Community College with an AA in Psychology in 2023. He is presently the acting Outreach Worker for Fast Blackfeet.

”I wanted to work here because I saw how much hope was created with each food box. I saw the vision for healthy food and food security and knew that it was the perfect opprotunity to create change in a community that I care and love for. “

jamison@fastblackfeet.org

RJ Goss is our Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator. RJ was born and raised in the Blackfeet Nation and went to Missoula for college. He received his Bachelor's degree in 2021 in Business Management and a certificate in Entertainment Management and has since worked for Enterprise Holdings. RJ says he was excited to see FAST Blackfeet had an opening because, "I liked seeing that FAST Blackfeet was bringing local and healthy foods back to the community. It is cool to see an idea actually implemented.” RJ is excited to be closer to family and helping his community."

ronald@fastblackfeet.org

Marissa Bremner is the Growing Health Program Manager. She is a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and grew up in Browning, MT. She graduated from Blackfeet Community College in 2013 with an A.A. degree in Natural Resource Management. Marissa then became an employee at Blackfeet Community College for over 8 years and offered student support in various programs. She really enjoys being an active member of the community.

Marissa is a mother who loves animals. She enjoys the outdoors either playing softball, hiking, kayaking or sledding when the weather permits it. When indoors, she enjoys a game of cards or dice. She joined the FAST Blackfeet Team because she sees it as an important and a meaningful opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle to the community she lives in. She looks forward to working with the community members to help improve food sovereignty in the Blackfeet Nation.

marissa@fastblackfeet.org

Iris Sharp is the Assistant Director of FAST Blackfeet and is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet tribe. She graduated from The University of Montana with a Bachelor's in Social Work and is passionate about decolonizing and improving Indigenous lives. Prior to working for FAST Blackfeet, Iris has worked as a social worker both on and off of the Blackfeet Reservation, which has shaped her desire to help vulnerable groups achieve self sufficiency.

In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with her family camping, hiking, kayaking, herb & berry picking, and fishing. She joined FAST Blackfeet after learning about their mission and vision for a healthy, strong, food secure Blackfeet nation. here

iris@fastblackfeet.org

Sadee Little Plume, an esteemed member of the Blackfeet Nation, serves as our dedicated Assistant Pantry Manager. Currently, she is undertaking a rigorous program in Wilderness Biology through the prestigious University of Montana's online coursework, showcasing her unwavering commitment to environmental preservation and understanding.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Sadee's profound impact is exemplified by her instrumental role as the visionary founder of the Pikunii Youth Council. This platform stands as a testament to her dedication and passion for nurturing the next generation of indigenous leaders, fostering a strong sense of community and empowerment among the youth.

sadee@fastblackfeet.org

Keshawna Yazzie-Wolf Tail, FAST’s Nutrition Education Manager, is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet nation and has grown up in Browning; she is also part Navajo and was born and raised on the Navajo nation for the earlier years of her life. She is a mom of two and motherhood has nurtured her passion to reclaim and incorporate indigenous health & wellness back into her family’s lifestyle. Before working at FAST Blackfeet, Keshawna has been involved in programs offered by FAST Blackfeet which has directly and positively impacted her enthusiasm for tribal food sovereignty. Keshawna enjoys cooking food harvested from her garden, learning about and practicing wild harvesting, creating and trying new recipes (especially with wild game), fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors. Keshawna is most excited to work alongside dedicated individuals that are all playing an important role in creating a food secure Blackfeet Nation and hopes to provide education about culturally relevant food that encourages community members to make healthy choices in order to benefit themselves and future generations.

keshawna@fastblackfeet.org

Nonie Woolf, MPH, RDN is one of the original founders of FAST Blackfeet and has been Board Chair since 2017. She has lived in the Blackfeet community since 1988 serving as Public Health Nutrition and Clinical Dietitian for Indian Health Service (IHS) at the Blackfeet Community Hospital. She retired in 2010 after 30 years as a USPHS Commissioned Corp officer. Her past accomplishments include: work with IHS Blackfeet Special Diabetes Program where she helped design the Diabetes Self Care Program, workshop provision for staff and community through tribal food programs, creation of a series of Healthy Cooking for Diabetes Classes that were published and used by nutritionists in Indian country throughout the nation, and receiving the Anita Owen Nutrition Education Award from the American Dietetic Association for a Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Education tool that helped women control blood sugars during pregnancy. When not doing FAST Blackfeet work, Nonie enjoys eating delicious meals cooked by her husband and feeling the warm heart she has whenever her kids and grandkids are all together in her home. After COVID passes, Nonie plans to resume going to the show house to watch movies with her husband, Larry. Nonie received a BS in General Dietetics from Washington State University in 1979 and an MPH in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Hawaii – Manoa in 1980. She most enjoys the tenacity and energy of her co-workers on the board and staff at FAST Blackfeet – they are her reason for continuing to work.

the Board Co-Chair is a member of the Amskapi Piikani Nation (Blackfeet). She has graduated with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Higher Education at the University of Montana. She also received an M.A. in Counselor Education, as well as a B.A. in Psychology with a Research Emphasis/ Minor in Native American Studies. The topic of her doctoral dissertation was on educational persistence among American Indian graduate students. This research orientation was used to view students as sources of strength and resiliency, with tools and assets that help them persist and reach success in academe. Dr. Bird has served in various assets of education and most recently has served as the President of Blackfeet Community College.

Shelbi joined the FAST Blackfeet board in 2020 and is currently serving her second term as the FAST Blackfeet Secretary. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies and Environmental studies. Shelbi serves as the Development Coordinator at Hopa Mountain, a Bozeman-based nonprofit that invests in rural and tribal leaders in the fields of economic development, ecological health, and education. She enjoys learning about local food and economic systems and in her free time fishes with friends and likes to cook for family.

Kirsten is a Public Health Nutritionist and Public Health Consultant who was a founding member of FAST Blackfeet and has been working and living in Blackfeet Nation since 2012. She has a Master’s of Public Health and a Master’s of Science in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Kirsten has worked for WIC in Montana, served in the Peace Corps, spent several years as the Public Health Nutritionist at the Blackfeet Community Hospital and for Boston University as a Public Health Project Manager. Kirsten owns, Yarrow LLC, a public health consulting organization in Montana. Kirsten is originally from Montana and loves the winter, which looks like a lot of cross country skiing and snuggling by the fireplace with her husband, daughter, a dog, and a bright orange cat.

Scott is a resident of Whitefish and has worked with the Blackfeet Food Bank and Medicine Bear Shelter for the last eight years. He manages the Blackfeet Nourish Project, which makes biweekly food deliveries to Medicine Bear and the Browning Public School Backpack Program. Scott received a BA in General Business from MSU Bozeman in 1968, followed by an MS in Philosophy in 1969. In 2014, he retired from his job as a roaster and cofounder of Montana Coffee Traders after 32 years. Scott has also traveled to several coffee-growing countries around the world as a judge in coffee tasting competitions. In his free time, Scott helps his spouse with gardening for their summer flower business, is a stained glass artist, and enjoys hiking and camping in the mountains of Montana.

Prior to moving to Browning fifteen years ago, Janice worked as a Health Educator at the South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium in the Health Promotion Department. Janice held positions in the Diabetes Prevention Program and the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. The chronic disease prevention and the health promotion activities were the most enjoyable aspects of Janice's position. Janice and her colleagues partnered with 13 other tribal communities in South East Alaska to deliver community physical activity and nutrition education programming.

Loren Racine, an enrolled Blackfeet Member, joined the Board in 2023. His upbringing steeped in Blackfoot culture and outdoor work experience fostered a deeper connection with nature and spurring an exploration of Blackfeet history in the region. Currently serving as Piikani Lodge Health Institute's (PLHI) On the Land Guide and Coordinator, Loren seamlessly integrates his cultural insights with a fervent commitment to environmental stewardship. Since 2019, he has been an active volunteer at FAST Blackfeet, embodying the spirit of community service instilled in him from a young age while learning about the blackfoot culture. Emphasizing his strong alignment with FAST's mission and values, Loren's multifaceted background and dedication to preserving culture and nature make him an invaluable asset to our organization, driving our mission forward with unwavering dedication.