Michelle has been with Hope Pregnancy Ministries since the inception of Clear Choice Clinic in 2007 and holds a degree in nursing from Montana State University. She has been an active leader in cause of life, and her medical background and passion for life make her the strong Executive Director of Hope Pregnancy Ministries. Michelle is a gifted educator and strong communicator. She can often be found in local schools, teaching about sexuality, integrity, and lifestyle choices; hosting groups in Hope’s medical clinic; and instructing young people on the topic of abortion and sexuality as it relates to faith. Michelle grew up in Whitefish, Montana, where she still resides with her husband, Kent. They are blessed with five children and fifteen amazing grandchildren, and worship at Kalispell Church of the Nazarene.

Chara joined the ministry of Hope in April of 2026 and serves as Executive Assistant. She comes from a rich background in both ministry and military life as a pastor’s kid, having served in churches across multiple states in a variety of roles. Prior to this season, Chara worked as an insurance agent before transitioning to her role as a homeschool educator for her children. Chara has a heart for supporting women and families, building meaningful relationships, and encouraging others in their walk with Jesus. She is raising a teenage son and a preteen daughter and in her free time, enjoys all that Montana has to offer—especially the mountains, hiking, and relaxing outdoors. She loves reading, crafting, coffee dates with friends, and celebrating Christmas and the fall season and attends Canvas Church.

Becky has been a volunteer with Clear Choice Clinic since 2018 and an employee since December of 2025. She completed training as a family nurse practitioner in San Antonio, Texas in 1996. For the last 10 years she has worked in rural/remote clinics and critical access hospitals in Montana and Alaska. She enjoys writing and has self-published four books. She and her husband, Lee, attend Aletheia Christian Fellowship in Somers.

Jodi Leeper began volunteering as a Physician Assistant at Clear Choice Clinic in 2021 and took a staff position at the end of 2024. With a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and almost 20 years of clinical experience, Jodi is a wealth of knowledge for our patients! Jodi received her education at Northern State University and University of Iowa, Iowa City. She has cared for patients in many clinical settings, most recently at Logan Health in Kalispell, and is known to be knowledgeable and compassionate with every patient she treats. She collects old hymnals and classic books and can’t resist an open basketball court! Jodi and her husband B.J. have four children ranging from kindergarten to high school ages, and they worship together at Easthaven Baptist Church.

Colleen was welcomed to the team in August of 2022 and serves as a Patient Coordinator at Clear Choice Clinic. Married with five adult children and three grandchildren, she is recently an empty nester!  Colleen enjoys spending time with her family and friends and feels blessed to live in Montana where she enjoys many outdoor activities, especially picking huckleberries. She enjoys serving people and helping them along their life journey, and worships at Canvas Church in Kalispell.

Kristin joined us in 2024. When a friend mentioned volunteering as a mentor at Hope Family Resource Center, she was immediately eager to be involved. Kristin married her high school sweetheart and they moved numerous times all over the country as he trained for his career. Raising three children far from their home in Montana gave her a deep appreciation for the support, guidance, and encouragement offered to the clients at Hope. She loves paddle boarding, bodies of water , hiking, eating out, and most recently training for powerlifting competitions! You'll find her worshipping at Fresh Life on Sunday mornings with her hands in the air and tears streaming down her cheeks.

Dr. Barrong became the Medical Director of Clear Choice Clinic in 2024. Originally from Spokane, Dr. Barrong graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in zoology. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington and went on to complete his OB/GYN residency while training in Phoenix, Arizona. Before moving to Montana to begin practicing at Logan Health, he gained 18 years of experience at a busy OB/GYN practice in Spokane, Washington. During that time, Dr. Barrong was the clinical instructor and assistant professor for the University of Washington School of Medicine and chairman of the Department of OB/GYN at Sacred Heart Medical Center and taught physicians the techniques for minimally invasive hysterectomies. Several times he was named the best doctor of OB/GYN in the Best of Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, paying tribute to his practice and care. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Barrong enjoys fishing, hunting, and relaxing in the outdoors. He and his wife worship at Canvas Church.