Meet the backbone of tame wellness
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Stephanie Pierce, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tame Wellness in Grand County, brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her role. Armed with a B.S. in Correctional Program Support Services, with a specialization in chemical dependency, Stephanie offers unwavering support to individuals grappling with addictive and criminal behaviors.
Since 2021, Stephanie has tirelessly devoted herself to assisting those navigating impulsive behaviors and substance abuse rooted in past trauma. Her journey from a 16-year struggle with meth addiction to nearly seven years of sobriety fuels her dedication to helping others reclaim their lives.
Having experienced homelessness and the throes of IV drug addiction firsthand, Stephanie intimately understands the complexities of recovery. Now, she channels her passion into empowering others to cultivate hobbies and rebuild positive lifestyles.
For Stephanie, Tame Wellness is more than an organization—it's a heartfelt mission. She believes in the transformative power of nature and strives to facilitate connections between individuals and the natural world, knowing that therein lies the path to healing and fulfillment.
meet our board of directors
RACHEL HOYHTYA
Hello, my name is Rachel Hoyhtya. I moved up to the Fraser Valley in 1996 after getting my degree in psychology. I have always had an interest in mental health and that just was amplified after a boyfriend died by suicide when I was 20. I have lost many friends to mental health and addiction since that time.
After college I started work at the resort and have since been in many different positions throughout the county. I was a firefighter with East Grand Fire for 20 years and went through the training to be a peer support specialist for first responders.
Knowing we have limited resources in the county has always struck a nerve with me and I have tried to fill that void. I have done work as a crisis clinician in the county. I have been a substitute teacher and tutor in all of the schools in the county, East and West Grand. I have been an administrative assistant and done years of bookkeeping.
After retiring from active firefighting duties, I am now on the board of directors for East Grand Fire. I am raising 3 kids in Fraser. They help me to want to keep making a difference. I want them and their friends to see that having fun is ok while staying sober. That substances are not always the answer if they are struggling. Also that there is hope if you do suffer from addiction. Seeing that there was a need in an organization that is making a difference was what nudged me to come help with Tame.
I bring a variety of experience and knowledge and will be able to help in many different ways. From bookkeeping to helping talk people through a rough patch. Helping the Tame staff provide a safe space is a major undertaking that I do not take lightly. I am proud to become a part of what has been built and is available to the community.
AMANDA MILLER
Hi! I'm Amanda, I was born and raised in Colorado and have a deep love for Grand County. Growing up, my grandparents owned a ranch in Kremmling, and the memories made there instilled in me a lifelong affection for this beautiful town.
After spending six years as a middle school teacher, I made a career transition into software sales. In 2020, I was fortunate enough to make the move to Grand County when remote work became a reality due to the pandemic. Working from home has given me the flexibility to immerse myself in the community. Whether it's assisting at catering events, lending a hand at the resort, volunteering at the Winter Park Film Festival, or dog sitting, I relish every chance to contribute to the community.
Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of witnessing Stephanie's incredible transformation of Tame Wellness into the remarkable nonprofit it is today. I'm so excited to join the team as it gives me a greater sense of purpose as I look forward to making a meaningful impact alongside this amazing organization!
JENNIFER COFFIN
Jennifer Coffin grew up in northern Colorado with her parents and older brother. Being a Colorado native, she was raised to love and appreciate the outdoors and the animals that call it home. After graduating high school, her path has been anything but ordinary, and has been shaped by a blend of service, personal challenges, and a deep commitment to social justice. From a young age, she felt a calling to help others, a desire that led her to take a gap year and volunteer at an orphanage in Brazil for two months. This experience, while fulfilling, also exposed her to the harsh realities of poverty and injustice, igniting a passion for advocacy that would become a driving force in her life.
On January 1, 2019 she came to realize she had drank her allotted amount of alcohol in life, and with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a lot of willingness, became sober and has stayed sober since. Sobriety became a cornerstone of her transformation, and during this time, she discovered the power of connecting with and supporting fellow survivors of trauma and hardship. This realization solidified her decision to pursue a Master's in Social Work, a goal she achieved after years of dedication and hard work.
Jennifer's approach to social work is deeply influenced by her personal experiences and values. She believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual and is committed to fighting for social justice, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her work is characterized by empathy, integrity, and a focus on empowering individuals to find their own agency and build lives of resilience and self-determination.
Jennifer moved to Grand County in 2020 to begin a caregiving company. She works with clients and their families to help them find creative ways to utilize their strengths, so they may live the lives they desire, in spite of traumatizing experiences or diagnoses. Drawing on her own experience as a domestic violence survivor and gun violence survivor she simply wants to help people feel hope for the future, after a period it seemed impossible to do so. She lives on Lake Granby with her fiance and two dogs. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, staying active inside and outside, and participating in two-gun competitions with her fiance.
