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Our Story

Wildflower Mountain Ranch was created from the belief that healing happens through safety, connection, structure, and relationships. We know that many girls are carrying deep emotional pain, trauma, anxiety, grief, family conflict, or feelings of hopelessness — and often do not know how to express what they are experiencing.

Our goal is to provide a home-like environment where girls can slow down, feel seen, build healthy relationships, and learn the emotional and life skills needed to move forward safely and confidently. Through compassionate support, therapeutic care, family involvement, and meaningful daily experiences, we help girls begin reconnecting with themselves, their families, and their future.

Our Mission

At Wildflower Mountain Ranch, our mission is to help teen girls feel safe enough to heal, reconnect with themselves, and rebuild trust within their families through compassionate, relationship-centered care.

Our Vision

We envision a world where struggling teen girls are met with understanding instead of punishment, where families are supported through the healing process, and where every girl has the opportunity to rediscover her identity, direction, confidence, and hope for the future.

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Bridget & Jeff Kilgrow

CEO, CFO & Founders

Bridget Kilgrow completed her B.S. degree in Communications at Colorado State University. She worked as a certified crisis counselor on a sexual-assault response team in LA County conducting forensic interviews with victimized children. In her real estate career, she has experienced being a top sales agent, and now has a successful new construction and development business, focused on making housing affordable and possible.Jeff Kilgrow has over thirty years of construction knowledge and experience. He is now an executive consultant at Moore Foundations in Los Angeles California. Bridget and Jeff are adoptive parents and know the joys and pains of raising children with severe mental health disabilities. Together they realize that being parents is the most important role that they will ever have in this life and are committed to applying their experience and wisdom in making better programs available for youth with mental illness.

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Meet the Wildflower Team

Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are always on the ball, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Women Empowerment Non-Profit Organization forward. We’re always pushing ourselves to stay ahead of the curve and striving to perfect our programs. Meet some of our incredible leaders below.

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Veronica Bratcher

Clinical Director

Veronica earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University. She is an independently licensed therapist across three states, including Utah. Veronica has been an active member in the adoption and counseling field, working with adults and youth with a specialty in grief, trauma, and behavior challenges.  She is an adoptive mother who has experienced first hand the challenges that youth can struggle with and has a personal investment in healing. She is trained and certified in Dialectical behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and multiple other modalities.

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Lacy Rasmussen

Program Coordinator

Lacy Rasmussen is a certified HNLP Neuro Coach specializing in transformative support for the girls at Wildflower Mountain Ranch. Using a combination of sound healing, essential oils, and teachings from Dr. Ellen Langer and Dr. Daniel Siegel on Mindsight and Mindfulness, Lacy guides the girls through behavioral challenges. Her sessions foster emotional resilience and personal growth, creating an environment centered on mindfulness and mental flexibility. Passionate about empowering young girls, Lacy is dedicated to helping them reconnect with their inner strength, paving the way for healthier, more balanced lives.

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Bre Kilgrow

Administrative Assistant

Bre has been dedicated to Utah’s healthcare system for the past 11 years. She began her career as a Behavioral Technician (BT CNA) in the ICU at Intermountain Healthcare, and later advanced her education to better support patients with mental illness. Bre earned both her Emergency Medical Technician and Massage Therapy licenses, expanding her ability to provide comprehensive care.  In addition to her role at Wildflower, Bre is an entrepreneur who runs her own wellness clinic. With her expertise in healthcare, mental health, and business, Bre is passionate about helping individuals and communities thrive. 

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Licensed Therapist

With over 40 years of horse experience and a Master’s in Sport and Performance Psychology, Rachael brings both skill and heart to her role as Equine Enrichment Coordinator at Wildflower Mountain Ranch. She believes in the healing power of horses, recognizing their unique ability to mirror emotions and guide personal growth.

Rachael is dedicated to helping others build confidence, connection, and resilience through their work with horses. She values each individual’s journey and sees the partnership with horses as a pathway to trust, empowerment, and lasting change.

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Rachael Dixon

Equine Program Coordinator

With over 40 years of horse experience and a Master’s in Sport and Performance Psychology, Rachael brings both skill and heart to her role as Equine Enrichment Coordinator at Wildflower Mountain Ranch. She believes in the healing power of horses, recognizing their unique ability to mirror emotions and guide personal growth.

Rachael is dedicated to helping others build confidence, connection, and resilience through their work with horses. She values each individual’s journey and sees the partnership with horses as a pathway to trust, empowerment, and lasting change.

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Brooke Boyd

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Brooke earned her undergraduate degree from Utah State University in 2018 before pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Utah, graduating in 2020. After gaining 4,000 of clinical hours, Brooke obtained her licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Brooke provides clinical individual and group therapy. She specializes in working with adolescents facing anxiety, mood disorders, and eating disorders. She is passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. 

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Alexis Ramis

Youth Mentor

Alexis is currently studying Business Administration at Salt Lake Community College, with plans to further her education at Weber State University. Originally from the Midwest, she moved to Utah in 2020 with her husband and has since fallen in love with the state and its community. Alexis is deeply passionate about her role at Wildflower, where she appreciates the quality of care each girl receives. She values Wildflower’s commitment to creating a nurturing, supportive environment, ensuring that every girl feels like they have "a home away from home." Alexis is dedicated to contributing to this mission and looks forward to making a lasting positive impact on the lives of those she serves.

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Shelby Boone

Culinary

Shelby has spent the past eleven years raising her two children, allowing her the flexibility to explore various personal interests, particularly in the creative arts. A former ballet dancer and teacher, she also attended Culinary School at Park City Culinary Institute in 2018 and taught cooking classes to fundraise for a children’s home in Chiapas, Mexico. Shelby and her son traveled to Mexico last summer to build apartments for children aging out of the orphanage. In 2012, after experiencing postpartum depression, Shelby became interested in mental illness and sought therapy to understand and heal from her struggles. She has spent the past eight years advocating for family members with severe mental illness and learning to communicate effectively with law enforcement. Shelby is passionate about destigmatizing mental illness.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, home improvement, and spending time with her family, nature, and traveling.

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Kirsten Nelson

Music Therapist

Kirsten Nelson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from Utah State University. Her love for music began early, watching her mother teach piano, and she later learned to play the violin. After earning her degree, Kirsten taught music lessons in her home studio in Cache Valley, where she also served as chair of the Cache Valley Piano Chapter of the National Federation of Music Clubs and taught music classes at Logan Regional Hospital Child Development Center. After relocating to Davis County, she worked at Bravo Arts Academy, eventually becoming the Music Department Leader. In 2021, she opened the Music Academy of Utah with locations in Clearfield and South Ogden. Kirsten loves teaching and working with talented teachers and students, helping them discover the joy of music. Coming from a very musical family, she enjoys playing piano and violin with her mom, sisters, and brother, making music a lifelong passion.

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Obi Owoh

Personal Trainer

Obi Owah is a certified Personal Training Specialist and Fitness Trainer who specializes in working with clients of all genders, body types, and ages. In addition to in-person training, he offers online coaching, expanding his reach globally.

Obi has been passionate about fitness since childhood. Over the years, he competed as a collegiate athlete at Weber State University as an All-American outside linebacker and was later scouted by the NFL.

Driven by a mission to inspire, motivate, and be a catalyst for positive change, Obi believes that with consistency, a strong work ethic, a sound nutritional regimen, and healthy lifestyle habits, anyone can achieve their goals. He is dedicated to helping individuals improve their lives, not only for themselves but for the people around them as well. Let’s be great!

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