Board of Directors
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President |
I am in private practice in Hailey. I work with children, adolescents and couples. I grew up in Acapulco, Mexico so I speak fluent Spanish and that is helpful with my Hispanic clientele. I take referrals from the schools, Health and Welfare, The Advocates for Victims of Domestic Violence, St. Luke’s, and of course self referrals. Currently, I am enjoying learning more about Narrative Therapy. My husband and I moved to the Wood River Valley in 2002 from Southern California. Our boys were grown and out of the house when it seemed like the right time to slow down and have more space around us. We live happily on 16 acres with our three dogs, eleven horses, nine chickens, and lots of wildlife passing through daily. In the community I am involved with the Advisory board for St. Luke’s Center for Community Health and I do some volunteer work in the Hispanic community. My husband and I rescued 21 horses from a herd of brood mares going to slaughter last year and we are working on training and placement. I enjoy trail riding, swimming, Yoga, skiing, and visiting my sons who live in Mexico City and New York City. As a member of the IDAMFT Board of Directors I feel inspired by the energy, enthusiasm and professionalism of the persons I serve with. I am also fulfilling part of a personal goal which is to contribute to and be a positive influence on the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy in Idaho. |
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Past-President |
Jill received her M.S. degree from Loma Linda University and her Ph.D. from Brigham Young University. Both degrees are in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jill has enjoyed working with a diverse population for 17 years in California, Utah, Colorado, and now Idaho. Jill currently has a private practice in Eagle, Idaho and enjoys teaching when she gets a chance! When Jill isn’t working, she enjoys many activities including tennis, and spending time with family and friends. She has a devoted cat, Sophie, who follows Jill around and plays fetch! Other activities include: reading, mountain biking, skiing, snow shoeing, quilting, walking, hiking, and traveling. |
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President-Elect Shawn Thurber, PhD |
Shawn received a BS in Psychology from Boise State University in 1999. He then moved on to get both a Masters and Doctorate from Brigham Young University in Marriage and Family Therapy. While working on his graduate degrees he specialized in empirically validated treatments, and child development. After finishing class work at BYU he completed an internship in Camden, New Jersey working with juvenile convicts and their families in their homes. After returning to Idaho Shawn has worked both as a therapist, program director, and a clinical director. As such he has gained experience with PSR, DDA and coordinating with a variety of other professionals. He is currently the Executive Director of the Family Treatment Center. Shawn's hobbies include golf, self-defense, watching BSU football, reading, and spending time with his family. Shawn has been married for 12 years and he and his wife have three beautiful daughters. They keep very busy with many family activities and a load of volunteer work. |
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Director/Secretary Sage Rogers, M.S |
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Director Kristi Fowler, M.S. |
Kristi is a LMFT residing in Twin Falls, Idaho. Kristi owns her own private practice and enjoys working with women’s issues, teenagers, and marriages. A graduate of Northwest Nazarene University, Kristi also possesses two Master’s degrees, including a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. A licensed counselor for the last ten years, Kristi has enjoyed working with the IDAMFT Board this last year coordinating the annual IDAMFT conference. She is looking forward to making a difference on behalf of MFTs the state of Idaho. |
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| Student-Associate Representative Amanda Thomas | Amanda has been working with adolescents and families for more than ten years in a variety of treatment settings, ranging from wilderness programs to community-based transitional programs. Amanda connected her passions for the wilderness, adolescents, and therapy while earning her master’s degree at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. She is completing her internship hours for Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the Denver Family Institute.
Amanda’s professional experience includes coaching, field-based therapy, program development, and marketing. During her tenure at Aspen Achievement Academy, Amanda served as a field instructor at the academy before her promotion to assistant director of family services. Following her tenure at Aspen Achievement Academy, Amanda joined a national aftercare and transition program based in Boulder, CO. While helping grow the program to a national presence, Amanda also served as a program developer, creating specialized parent coaching and aftercare services for programs across the country. Amanda currently has a private practice in Sandpoint, Idaho and works with Breakthrough Interventions facilitating and tailoring interventions and therapeutic family services nationally. Amanda lives in Naples, Idaho with the love of her life and fellow therapist, Jason Munzke and their malamute Liza Jane, on a beautiful four-acre parcel overlooking the Selkirk Mountains. Amanda is a passionate outdoorswoman, gardener, volleyball coach, and cook. |
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Committee Chairs
Legislative and Public Policy - Shawn Thurber
Finance Committee - Roy Spaulding
Membership Committee - Jill Mitchell
Conference Committee - Kristi Fowler
Web/Newsletter Editor - Shawn Thurber
Communications Committee - Amanda Thomas
Tami Kammer, Sage Rogers, Amanda Thomas, Kristi Fowler, Jill Mitchell, Shawn Thurber, Roy Spaulding
