JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton Interagency Peer Support (TIPS), a project of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, is pleased to announce Michael Nash as the Director of TIPS, who will lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, sustainability and impact.
TIPS provides mental health support and stress management for first responders and their families in the community through education, confidential peer support and a direct link to mental health professionals.
This new role strengthens organizational capacity and expands efforts to support the mental health and well-being of local first responders. Michael will drive strategic planning efforts and will be responsible for developing a long-term fundraising strategy to support peer support initiatives across first responder communities. Michael will continue to advance TIPS’ mission by strengthening partnerships, coordinating peer support trainings and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Before joining TIPS, Michael worked for the National Park Service for 32 years, holding a variety of roles including Deputy Associate Director, Deputy Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, and Acting Deputy Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park. Michael’s tenure as the Chief Ranger at Grand Teton National Park provides him with a deep understanding of interagency collaboration and the unique culture within Teton County’s first responder community. Michael initiated the first peer support program within the Department of the Interior, training over 125 specialists to serve nearly 2,000 law enforcement officers, dispatchers and their families nationwide to provide critical mental health support.
“We are so excited to welcome Michael Nash to lead our Teton Interagency Peer Support program into its next stages as we continue to be a model of excellence in supporting first responder mental health. Nash’s leadership in developing and nurturing peer support among NPS park rangers for the past several years, along with his lived experience in the National Park Service, will benefit our community for many years to come,” shared Elizabeth Cheroutes, founding member and current TIPS therapist.
