Welcome to Prolife Bitterroot!
At Prolife Bitterroot, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the Bitterroot Valley and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and resources that empower women to choose life for their babies. We believe in the strength of our small but passionate team and look to God for guidance as we grow.
Do you need assistance or know someone who does? Reach out to us — we are here to help! Visit our crisis pregnancy center at the Neely Center in Victor every Monday from 3 pm to 6 pm. We offer essential supplies for moms and babies up to two years old. No appointment is necessary, but if this time isn’t convenient for you, please contact us to schedule an appointment. Don’t hesitate to visit us or refer someone in need our way.
Meet the Board
Meet Robin Sertell, a highly respected and sought-after motivational speaker, author, and pro-life advocate. Robin’s life is a true testament to the power of forgiveness, and her message is one of hope and inspiration for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Before Robin was born, she was miraculously saved from three saline infusion abortion attempts. She is the author of “Miracles Happen in the Wilderness” and “Beyond Roe”. Currently, Robin serves as the Chair of both Montanans for Life, and ProLife Bitterroot. Formerly the Education Coordinator for The Abortion Survivors Network, Robin has developed curriculum to equip a number of abortion survivors from around the world share their own stories. Robin's passionate about serving her Daddy God and saving babies. She frequently lobbies for pro-life legislation, equips citizens to testify, and find their own voice as they engage with the legislative process.
Aside from her work in the pro-life movement, she loves spending her free time taking pictures of God’s creation while hiking, kayaking, and RVing. She is an amazing speaker with a compelling story that moves people to tears, and her passion for spreading the message of forgiveness is truly inspiring.
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Meet Rick Koehler, some say he was born on a different planet. Others claim it was the Canadian wilderness, which can be pretty much the same thing. Sadly, all those people were mistaken as to his true origin. Hailing from his family farm in Western NY, that is to say, the large portion of that state that does in fact exist beyond the borders of Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. From there, Rick Koehler moved to his beloved Montana to marry his equally beloved wife. He has been part of Pro-Life Bitterroot, Montanans for Life, and Bitterroot Mommy & Me since each of those organizations’ respective Day One. Being the resident, tame engineer, he was immediately and unanimously elected as Treasurer because “he thinks in math.”
Whilst he managed to live the majority of his life completely avoiding the realm of politics, he was often heard stating that “Each person deserves the freedom to screw up their own personal life however they see fit.” Little did he realize that a lifetime with that mindset made him peculiarly suited for pro-life work because he believes each life begins at conception, that each and every one is precious, and each one deserves the right to live their own lives as they see fit.
When not keeping the books for Pro Life Bitterroot, Montanans For Life, and Bitterroot Mommy and Me, Rick can often be found at work, or busily building a home on the property he and his wife own outside Hamilton. When not working, Rick enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, building, well, pretty much anything from a better mousetrap to an entire house, garage, workshop, and greenhouse. On top of that he does in fact have two green thumbs, something he credits to having grown up on a farm, so growing plants comes as naturally to him as breathing. He’s handy in the kitchen and is also a firearms instructor, because he believes that the proper use of a gun is to protect the innocent, and that is very much a pro-life event.
Any remaining time in his day is jealously monopolized by his companion and ever-present watchdog, Mr. Seven Pounds of Fury, also known as Loki… whose absolute favorite thing is getting some “Dad Cuddles.”
Hello, I’m Jackie Dotson, Secretary for Prolife Bitterroot/Montanans for Life. After retiring as a Registered Nurse, I moved from Kansas City to the Bitterroot Valley. I strongly believe that life should be valued and protected—from conception to natural death.
During my time in Kansas City, I had the privilege of putting that belief into action. I worked closely with several older adults, helping them remain in their homes and live with dignity, surrounded by love and the support of family and friends. It was a blessing to help them complete their lives on earth in a meaningful and compassionate way.
Today, I’m working with the younger end of the spectrum—pregnant women right here in the Bitterroot. Many are facing difficult and emotional decisions about their babies, relationships, and personal futures. I have the opportunity to walk alongside them, offering support, encouragement, resources, and the reassurance that they’re not alone. It’s an honor to be part of a community that helps women choose life and build hope for themselves and their children.
