John Paszkiet
Meet the Chief Executive Officer and visionary behind Greater Impact. As the founder and creator of our organization, John's unwavering dedication has propelled us forward. In recognition of his exceptional commitment, he was honored as Bozeman's Choice Community Advocate of the year for 2023. With a deep passion for assisting individuals in dire circumstances, John fearlessly jumps into action, rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty to uplift our community. His pivotal role makes him an indispensable part of Greater Impact Inc., driving our mission and inspiring positive change.
Staci Anderson
Grants Manager
Meet Staci Anderson; she was born and raised in Bozeman, MT. Staci became involved with Greater Impact because she believes in our mission to empower others in their time of need. Staci is excited to bring her skills, experience, and passion as a grant writer to Greater Impact, and she's committed to helping this amazing organization make an even greater difference in the lives of those we serve.
Outside of her professional work, you can find her spending quality time with her family and making memories with her four grandchildren.
Daniel Buchignani
Neighbors First Director
Daniel has been a West Coast transplant to Bozeman since 2012 when his family moved from Washington after the recession.
Since then he’s been working in construction, cleaning job sites as a GoFor boy during his high school years, then working under his father’s general construction business, welding for CS Construction, and also his own LLC.
Daniel enjoys service oriented projects that are able to offer a tangible resolution to folks who could use a helping hand since his time as a kid in the Boy Scouts and local church helping in community service projects.
In his free time you can usually find him on the Southern Montanan trails, at the range, on a mountain top, or on rarer occasions canoeing the gentle mountain lakes.
Ashley Umbaugh
Recovery Director
Meet Ashley, a dynamic and visionary leader who has taken the helm as the Recovery Director at Greater Impact. With a proven track record of driving impactful change and a dedication to improving lives, Ashley brings a refreshing perspective to the role of Recovery Director.
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From an early age, Ashley exhibited a strong sense of empathy and a desire to make a difference. This innate drive led her to explore avenues where she could contribute meaningfully to the lives of others.
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As a Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Specialist in our local Emergency Department, Ashley honed her skills and knowledge, gaining insights that would later prove invaluable in her mission to redefine recovery approaches. Having held this key role as a Peer Support Specialist, Ashley demonstrated an ability to innovate and push boundaries in the recovery sector. Her hands-on experience and strategic mindset laid the groundwork for her current leadership position.
Recognizing the role of communities in the recovery process, Ashley has emphasized building bridges between individuals and their support networks. Her efforts to engage families, friends, and local resources reflect a holistic approach to recovery that goes beyond individual healing but to real transformation.
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In a world where recovery is a journey of resilience and transformation, Ashley is committed to expanding the resources available to our beloved community. Her dynamic leadership style, grounded in real-world experience and a passion for people, is reshaping the recovery narrative in the Gallatin Valley.