Bobby Bachman
Media Principal
Bobby Bachman is the station manager at KBZK-TV Channel 7 Montana News, a local CBS Affiliate. Where he and his talented team excel in delivering top-quality broadcasting services operating out of Bozeman and Butte Montana.
A dedicated advocate for the Gentle Journey foundation, Bobby is proud to support public service announcements that amplifies the foundation's mission . Mr Bachman and his team demonstrate leadership and commitment to community service making this team an invaluable asset to both the station and the foundation.
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Brooke sheldon
Grant Strategist
Brooke Sheldon is a visionary change-maker at Moments Count, LLC. whose life's work stands at the intersection of human healing, smart strategy, and social entrepreneurship. As the Strategic Grant Advisor to the Gentle Journey Foundation, Brooke brings a rare and powerful blend of insight, heart, and innovation to the table. An author, speaker, psychotherapist, researcher, and seasoned social entrepreneur, Brooke holds a Master of Science in Psychology and spent over a decade inspiring minds in higher education.
Brooke’s approach to grant strategy is both creative and deeply grounded. With professional expertise in trauma adaptation and change management, she doesn’t just see what’s possible, she builds the road map to get there with empathy and precision. Her leadership helps the Gentle Journey uncover opportunities, tell compelling stories, and cultivate funding partnerships that resonate with both logic and heart.
Behind every powerful strategist is an operational force and that’s where Valli Keller, Brooke’s partner at Moments Count, LLC, shines. With over two decades as a Global Logistics Director and certifications in ISO auditing, Myers-Briggs instruction, and supply chain management, Valli brings a deep operational lens to the work. While Brooke leads on strategy, Valli lends her brilliance when operational insight is needed, ensuring the foundation benefits from a truly holistic team.
Together, Brooke and Valli embody what Gentle Journey stands for: wisdom, compassion, creativity, and the unwavering belief that every person’s journey deserves to be honored with care and dignity. This reflects the shared belief that every journey matters, and every moment counts.
Michael Villaflor
Veteran Guardian
Michael Jagger Villaflor brings over 20 years of United States Army service to the Gentle Journey Foundation as a Board Advisory Member and Veteran Guardian. A Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with seven overseas deployments, he built his career training, mentoring, and leading soldiers in high-pressure environments where integrity, clarity, and steady leadership were essential.
Now focused on veteran advocacy, Michael helps veterans understand their options, navigate complex systems, and move forward with confidence. His guidance is rooted in lived experience, not theory, and reflects a deep commitment to ensuring veterans are met with respect, honesty, and practical support during times of transition.
As Veteran Guardian, Michael serves as a trusted voice for veterans within the Foundation, helping shape veteran-focused initiatives with authenticity and accountability. His role supports Gentle Journey’s mission by strengthening stability, protecting the veteran voice in decision-making, and guiding the development of resources that foster healing, renewed purpose, and long-term well-being.
JEN KRUM
Healthcare Specialist
Jen Krum, RN, CDP is the owner and director of Qualicare Home Care, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to the Gallatin Valley community. A fifth generation resident of the area, Jen has been a nurse since 1991 and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Her career in healthcare began with care-giving for her great-grandmother, inspiring a lifelong commitment to helping others.
Jen's Extensive nursing experience spans home health, hospice, dialysis, family practice, emergency care, psychiatric care, and inpatient medical/surgical settings. She also served for eight years as a nurse in the Army Reserve, deepening her passion for supporting veterans, and is an active member of the American Legion. Beyond her role at Qualicare MT, Jen is involved in local committees and non-profit boards, continually volunteering her time to improve the well being of the community she loves.
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Kieu Grisby
Activities Coordinator
Kieu T. Grisby is an internationally acclaimed live performer, creative director, and dance & fitness coach whose career spans over three decades across stage, screen, and global platforms. Born in California, Kieu began singing and dancing professionally at just 11 years old, studying at the prestigious East Bay Center for Performing Arts before launching into a successful musical theater and performance career.
He gained national recognition after winning first place in a U.S. hip-hop competition with his team Hypnotik Groove, later representing the United States at Germany’s International Dance Congress. Kieu has performed alongside legendary artists including Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, and Michael Jackson, and has appeared in major productions such as Dancing with the Stars and touring Motown quartets. After a five-year contract in Las Vegas, Kieu expanded his international footprint, living and performing in Canada, Germany, and China, where he served as Creative Director for MyxGroup.com. He is fluent in the language of performance and speaks basic Mandarin and Spanish.
Domestically, Kieu is a part-owner of Ablaze Entertainment, where he mentors emerging talent as a performance coach and creative director. Currently, he stars in M.J. Evolution on the Las Vegas Strip as one of the Jackson 5 stage brothers, and performs in the hit tribute show The Boy Band Remix, celebrating iconic 80s and 90s pop groups. Beyond the spotlight, Kieu is a passionate educator, producer, and life coach, dedicated to uplifting others through movement, creativity, and personal growth. As Activities Coordinator for the Gentle Journey Foundation, Kieu brings energy, compassion, and world-class experience to enhancing quality of life through meaningful engagement, joy, and human connection. Kieu’s mission is simple yet profound: to inspire, empower, and share his gifts with others for as long as he draws breath.
ANALICIA LOWE
Wellness Steward
Analicia Lowe, BSN, RN is a Board of Advisors member for the Gentle Journey Foundation, bringing a powerful blend of clinical credibility, leadership, and whole-person healing. She began her healthcare path at 16 as a Certified Nursing Assistant in home health, skilled nursing, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s memory care, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
As a BSN-prepared registered nurse, Analicia has practiced across neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, clinic care, home health, and detox/recovery nursing—combining evidence-based medicine with mind–body approaches that support lasting recovery. She also co-founded a healthcare organization, strengthening her perspective in building sustainable, compassionate care systems. Beyond clinical practice, she is a nationwide life coach and 200-hour certified yoga instructor (trained in Peru), with experience in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, breathwork, mindfulness, somatic tools, lifestyle medicine, and health coaching frameworks.
With strengths in patient education, care coordination, leadership, and case management, Analicia helps individuals and families navigate options with clarity and dignity—while also connecting people to specialized, highly trained practitioners when needed. Her mission with Gentle Journey is to support veterans and other vulnerable populations living with PTSD and their families through gentle, guided, evidence-informed healing—calling in the right people to lead trauma-informed retreats that combine nature-based restoration, connection, and clear medical care pathways.
Veronica Shuman
Administrative Guide
Veronica serves as the Administrative guide for the Gentle Journey Foundation, where precision, compassion, and accountability converge through her work. Operating at the intersection of administration, data stewardship, and impact management, she plays an essential role in ensuring the Foundation’s mission is not only carried out—but clearly measured, documented, and elevated.
With a strong foundation in data systems, operational coordination, and program alignment, Veronica brings a rare balance of technical excellence and human-centered awareness. She is responsible for overseeing impact tracking, intake alignment, and internal reporting systems—ensuring that every assisted move, every mile traveled, and every life touched is accurately captured and meaningfully represented.
A trusted contributor at both the operational and advisory levels, Veronica supports leadership with reliable insights that guide decision-making, strengthen transparency, and uphold the Foundation’s commitment to ethical stewardship and donor accountability. Her attention to detail reinforces the integrity behind every report and every outcome.
Beyond systems and structure, Veronica has played a hands-on role in supporting families through some of life’s most vulnerable transitions. Her involvement in successful subsidized relocation efforts—such as those in partnership with Timber Ridge Apartments—reflects her ability to bridge logistics with genuine care.
Veronica’s presence within the Gentle Journey Foundation ensures that impact is never abstract. Behind every number is a story, and through her work, every story is honored with accuracy, dignity, and a standard of excellence that defines the organization.
Michael Dworshak
Transition Liaison
Michael Dworshak is the owner of Graceful Transitions, where he specializes in helping seniors and their families navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of moving into assisted living and memory care communities. With years of experience supporting families across Montana, Micheal brings a deep understanding of the compassion, patience, and organization required during life’s major transitions.
As Transition Liaison for the Gentle Journey Foundation’s Advisory Board, Micheal serves as a bridge between the Foundation, senior living communities, and the families we serve. His dedication to preserving dignity and comfort throughout each move embodies the core values of Gentle Journey, ensuring every transition is handled with grace, empathy, and respect.
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Diana Laine
Strategic Integration Advocate
Diana Laine serves as a Strategic Integration Advocate for the Gentle Journey Foundation, where she plays a critical role in aligning partnerships, people, and purpose across the senior living ecosystem. She brings a rare combination of professional presence, relational intelligence, and strategic sales acumen—allowing her to translate high-level relationships into meaningful, results-driven collaboration.
With a strong foundation in senior living and community engagement, Diana understands the complexities and sensitivities surrounding life transitions. Her ability to navigate both operational and human dynamics ensures that each partnership is not only established, but thoughtfully integrated into the Foundation’s service model.
In her advisory role, Diana supports the expansion of Gentle Journey’s programs by helping bridge external partnerships with internal execution. Her influence strengthens the scalability and consistency of initiatives such as the First Step Home Program™, ensuring alignment across communities, teams, and the individuals being served.
Diana is widely respected for her authenticity, professionalism, and ability to lead with both clarity and compassion. Her presence reflects the core of the Gentle Journey mission—where every relationship is intentional, and every transition is handled with dignity and care.