About
Ty Bemis, Chair
Ty Bemis is an entrepreneur, a highly skilled management professional, and a certified change practitioner. Growing up in Boulder, CO, where the Rockies were his backyard, he is an experienced backpacker and camper with a great appreciation for the outdoors. Ty has personal experience with treatment and recovery along with a child who attended rehabilitation and treatment at a highly regarded dual diagnosis facility for PTSD and alcohol/drug addiction, as well as temporary residency at a Sober Living facility. As a member of the Board of Directors, Ty is laser focused on using his skills and experience in passionately supporting Sky’s the Limit Fund.
Ty Bemis serves Sky’s the Limit Fund as the Board of Directors Chair and the Board Development and Governance Chair.
Kim Friesen, Vice Chair
Kim’s passion for helping families in crisis began unexpectedly during a health emergency with her then one-year-old son. She served on several boards at Chicago’s Lurie’s Children’s Hospital for ten years, chairing large-scale events and holding various leadership roles. As president of Lurie’s Children’s Service Board, Kim led several campaigns, raising over $5 million for hospital initiatives. Kim also served on the Board of Directors for Camp Kesem, a nation-wide camp supporting children through and beyond a parent’s cancer diagnosis. Kim, her husband and three children now live in Connecticut and have personally experienced the life-changing benefit of wilderness therapy. Kim is committed to sharing her story and speaking with others searching for first-hand feedback about wilderness therapy. Kim’s professional background is in marketing and advertising.
Kim Friesen serves Sky’s the Limit Fund as our Vice Chair and the Fundraising Committee Chair.
Andy Goldstrom, Finance Committee Chair
Andy Goldstrom is a certified parent coach whose practice, Parents Journey Coaching, provides individual coaching for parents wanting to make lasting changes for themselves and their children. As a parent of a child who was given the gift of wilderness therapy and a funding recipient from Sky’s the Limit Fund, Andy has an appreciation and a passion for the organization and its mission.
Andy also hosts a podcast, The Wilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Journey Podcast, to provide inspiration and information to parents who are exploring, engaged in or transitioning from Wilderness Therapy with their children.
As a former owner and leader at two Inc. 500 firms, Andy brings strong business acumen to Sky’s the Limit Fund’s Board, where he is honored to serve.
Joshua Bloomstein
Mr. Bloomstein serves as a Partner and General Counsel (Credit) and Deputy General Counsel (Corporate) of Ares Management, where he focuses on credit matters. He is General Counsel, Vice President and Secretary of Ares Capital Corporation and Vice President and Assistant Secretary of ACRE. Additionally, he serves as Vice President and Assistant Secretary of CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund. Mr. Bloomstein joined Ares from Latham & Watkins LLP, where he was in its private equity and corporate groups, focusing on mergers and acquisitions transactions and securities law and general corporate and partnership matters. Mr. Bloomstein serves on the Governance Committee.
Elizabeth Deardorff, LCSW
Elizabeth Deardorff, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 14 years of experience working with young adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Since entering the therapeutic field in 2010, she has built a diverse and rich career, focused on trauma recovery, emotional healing, and fostering deep personal growth. n 2022, Elizabeth founded her private practice, Hummingbird Pathways, based in Bend, Oregon, where she continues to work with individuals, couples, and families. Elizabeth’s clinical expertise is rooted in several evidence-based approaches, supporting families as they navigate the complex landscape of mental health care and find the best support for their loved ones.
Outside of her professional life, Elizabeth is a lover of the outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping, and foraging. She spends time with her golden retriever, Oliver, and enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing games with friends, and attending plays and musicals. Her compassionate approach to therapy is matched by her belief in the beauty of personal growth and the power of connection.
Tammy Sopper Segovia
Tammy Sopper Segovia, LCSW brings over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and consultant, operating a successful private practice in Chicago, IL. Before establishing her practice, she worked in medical capital equipment sales with both start-up and public companies. Tammy’s personal experiences with Nature-based Therapy and aftercare settings inspired her to engage with Sky’s the Limit Fund and support their mission.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Tammy is dedicated to volunteer work. She’s served as a Cook County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children who have been abused or neglected. She has also been a committee member of the Chicago Community Trust Young Leaders Fund, a past board member of Hedwig Dances, and a co-founder of the Mari-Rae Sopper
Gymnastics Fund.
Jennifer Taylor
Jennifer Eve Taylor, JD, is the Founder of JET ED Consulting, a therapeutic educational consulting group based in San Francisco, CA. JET ED Consulting specializes in advising and supporting students and families in crisis from severe clinical and behavioral challenges. Jennifer believes every child is inherently loving and that behaviors and mental health can be healed with the right kind of therapeutic interventions. Navigating the wealth of therapeutic options available can be a logistical and financial nightmare, but Jennifer knows her way through, because she’s been there with her own child. She gets it. Jennifer’s professional career compliments the mission and goals of Sky’s the Limit Fund and she brings a unique perspective to the Board.
