We are physician innovators and problem-solvers working together to improve access to high quality pediatric care for families and to create opportunities for physicians across Montana to collaborate. Our goal is to make the world better for everyone who cares for Montana’s children.
Chelsea is a Montanan, a mom, a wife, and a board-certified clinical pediatrician and informaticist. Her career has been fueled by a belief that in service to the youngest members of our community, we can and must always strive to do better. She is a relentless optimist and unrelenting advocate for the power of collaboration. The rest of her time is spent in her hometown of Missoula with her husband and three kiddos.
View on LinkedInApril is a Montanan and an operational healthcare leader. As a motivated and passionate professional with a tenacity for innovation and quality care, her career focus has been to improve healthcare access to all patients whilst leveraging technology, relationships, and improvement in logistical footprints across Montana. April and her three amazing children spend their spare time enjoying adventure all around Montana, but she is especially attracted to the Flathead and Bitterroot Valleys.
View on LinkedInKate is passionate about finding solutions to community challenges by bringing traditionally siloed organizations and individuals together to work collaboratively. Paired with her love and experience building impactful brands, Kate has nearly a decade of experience working with community organizations and a track record of successful grassroots development of education and workforce solutions. She loves the variety that Montana has to offer, but particularly loves living in Northwest Montana where she’s active almost every evening and weekend with skiing, hiking, rafting, or just spending time outdoors with friends and family.
View on LinkedInAlison is recognized for her pragmatic approach to healthcare innovation, particularly in designing comprehensive care models for pediatric patients with complex medical needs. With a background as a pediatric emergency physician, Dr. Curfman has spearheaded transformative programs across various health systems. Notably, she founded Imagine Pediatrics, introducing groundbreaking virtual-first population health models. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Dr. Curfman played a pivotal role in securing grant funding for Montana Pediatrics to advance complex care initiatives and is currently serving as the medical director for our complex care program. She continues to champion accessible, high-quality care for all pediatric patients.
View on LinkedInJacqueline is a healthcare professional and has been thankful to call Montana home for over 20 years. With a commitment to coordinating, directing, and supporting the internal programs of Montana Pediatrics to enhance workflow efficiency, Jacqueline brings over 12 years’ experience in health care with a focused background in population health management and quality improvement initiatives, technology implementations, and supporting providers needs while fostering collaborative relationships for health care innovations and partnerships across the state of Montana. Jacqueline and her husband love to travel to visit their 3 grown children who have spread themselves across the US and spend their time rafting and fly fishing in the amazing rivers and creeks across the state and enjoying all the beauty of nature that Montana has to offer.
View on LinkedInMelissa has been working with families across Montana for most of her professional career. Prior to joining Montana Pediatrics, Melissa worked in several early childhood professional positions. In 2007, she became a Family Support Specialist and found a passion for working with parents who had children with developmental delays and disabilities. It was during this time that she fell wildly in love with supporting parents and their children. Over time, this love led to her pursuit of a Master’s degree in Social Work and now helping parents bring more fun and ease into their parenting is her passion. When Melissa is not working she can be found cooking, dancing, or connecting with her family and friends.
View on LinkedInJay first came to Montana in 1995, and for nearly 30 years has been involved in the full range of pediatric care here in Montana – – including a busy office-based practice, hospital medicine, PICU and NICU coverage, with IHS on the Blackfeet Nation, and various medical director roles. He resides in Missoula with his family in a multi-generational household, and spends most of his spare time indulging his passion for small-scale, sustainable agriculture by working in his greenhouse and permaculture garden. When he can be pried away from that, he loves playing tennis with his younger daughter, hiking in the trails with family and friends, and exploring backcountry camping and fishing opportunities with his old-man buddies.
Chani is an enthusiastic relationship builder, passionate leader, and experienced project manager dedicated to bringing people together and breaking down barriers of access across a myriad of industries. With an eye for detail and a dedication to not just leaving the world better than you found it, but actively working to improve it, she thrives in the nonprofit healthcare sector where she brings different perspectives to the acquisition and execution of opportunities that better the experience of accessing care for Montana families. While she was raised in Northern Nevada, she now calls Montana home and can be found enjoying all the state has to offer through hiking, camping, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
View on LinkedInKristin is a pediatric nurse practitioner with a specialty in primary care. As a clinician, she is humbled by being invited into situations where children are experiencing illness, injury, trauma, and stress (and wellness, too!) and seeks to be a compassionate, reliable partner in the care of every child she meets. She believes in the inherent value in each human life and as such, finds joy in addressing disparities that prevent some children from accessing quality healthcare. She lives in Kalispell with her husband and 3 kids and enjoys bike rides, downhill skiing, novels, bribing her children to enjoy hiking and gardening with her, and is very interested in healthy soil and how it relates to human health.
View on LinkedInJill Pate began her career in Santa Barbara, CA, and has called Montana home since 2003. She has dual degrees in Nursing and Sociology and brings over 20 years of experience in Pediatric-specific practice. Her passion for breaking down barriers to quality care for families keeps her focused on expanding services at the healthcare-education nexus and committing time and resources to ensuring all children can thrive. Beyond her work, she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and embarking on adventures with her dog.
View on LinkedInAbbey is originally from Montana, where she grew up on her family farm just outside of Great Falls. With 15 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, she has dedicated her career to caring for children. Abbey thrives on the unique challenges of pediatric care and has worked in a variety of specialties, including pediatric surgery, urgent care, pulmonary care, and primary care. Her passion for pediatric care comes from her desire to connect with each patient and work closely with families to create personalized, effective treatment plans. Now living in Billings with her husband, three daughters, and their family dog, Abbey enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. Whether hiking, backpacking, waterskiing, downhill skiing, or star gazing, she loves exploring nature. When she’s not outdoors, you can find her in the kitchen baking with her kids or coaching and cheering them on at the softball field.
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