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Michelle Reimer - Executive Director
Michelle joined Hope Pregnancy Ministries in 2007 as the Director of Clinic Services at Clear Choice Clinic. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse with an associate’s degree from Montana State University; her nursing experience includes inpatient Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Surgery. In March of 2009, Michelle transitioned into the role of Executive Director; she is passionate about the cause of life, and is committed to providing education and hope to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Michelle grew up in Whitefish, where she lives with her husband, Kent. They are blessed with five grown children and three beautiful granddaughters.
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Tori Meerkatz - Executive Assistant
After serving as a volunteer for a year at Clear Choice Clinic, Tori’s passion for and commitment to Hope Pregnancy Ministries led her to a staff position in March of 2009. For the past twenty years, Tori has served as CEO of her home; she doesn’t believe that it is a coincidence that she is now serving at Hope, but calls it, “a God thing.” In that her children, Sarah and Jake, are almost grown, Tori feels like the work at Hope Pregnancy Ministries is “her purpose now.” Tori and her husband Jerry live in Kalispell.
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Jacquie Jeffcock - Resource Center Director
Jacquie joined the Hope team in August of 2009 to oversee the day to day operations of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center. Her dynamic personality and relational style make her perfect for this position; she is passionate about serving the Lord and people. Her life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.” A native Montanan, Jacquie and her husband Josh live and serve in Kalispell, where they are members of their church worship team.
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MeLette Anderson - Receptionist/Bookkeeper
MeLette joined the staff at Hope Pregnancy Ministries in February 2008. With a degree in accounting, MeLette works as bookkeeper for Hope Pregnancy Ministries, as well as receptionist for Clear Choice Clinic. Originally from Whitefish, MeLette graduated from college in the flat land of North Dakota in 2003, which helped her to realize how fortunate we are to live in western Montana! She moved back to Whitefish, where she lives and serves in her local church. MeLette is a gifted pianist, and you will find her most Sundays playing piano at a local nursing home.
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Kara Roberts - Registered Sonographer
Kara joined us in April of 2009. A Registered Sonographer, Kara was trained at Argosy University in Minnesota, and has worked for both Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane and Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Of her work at Clear Choice Clinic, Kara states, “...even if we were to save the life of only one child, that would be enough to make our mission worthwhile.” Kara was born and raised in Montana, and lives in Kalispell with her husband Sean and their son Tucker.
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Leslie Andrews - Registered Nurse
Leslie is the newest member of the staff, joining us in October of 2009. A registered nurse with a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern College, Leslie’s nursing experience includes Surgical ICU, Residential Treatment for Pediatrics and outpatient Oncology. Leslie has a heart to serve women and children, whether in Africa or here in the local community with Hope. Leslie and her husband John have served in ministry for the past 24 years and are currently on staff with Youth With A Mission in Lakeside. They are blessed with three grown children and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first grandchild.
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John Lavin, MD - Medical Director
Clear Choice Clinic is blessed to have Dr. John Lavin serving as Medical Director. Dr. Lavin attended the University of Nevada Medical School, and did his residency in Family Practice, as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the University of Colorado. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a partner at Kalispell OB/GYN. John and his wife Anita have seven children. When asked why he is involved with Clear Choice Clinic, Dr. Lavin states, “I am involved with Hope Pregnancy Ministries because it is obvious that the Spirit of Jesus is working here.”
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