Our Partners in Community First Aid

Community First Aid is led by a team of experienced clinicians, facilitators, and community organizers with deep roots in mental health, trauma-informed care, and systems change:

CHRISTI GARNER, LMFT, DBH-C

Co-founder of Holistic Emotional First Aid, somatic therapist, and clinical trauma expert with 20+ years supporting first responders, veterans, and healthcare workers.

RUTHI SOLARI, MS

Co-founder of CFA and specialist in integrative healthcare systems, with two decades of experience in wellness program design and facilitation.

SHANNON STEELE, MS

Director of Be Well Big Sky, Co-Founder CFA, with expertise in grassroots organizing, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health systems.

ALLY WOLD, LMFT

Clinical supervisor and owner of Big Sky Counseling, bringing 10+ years of therapeutic experience across private and clinical settings.

ERIKA FROUNFELKER, PCLC

Provisionally Certified Licensed Counselor; Focus areas: First responders, anxiety, depression, relationships; 20+ years in Big Sky community