Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer

Executive Director

Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer, DAOM, Executive Director of Stagecoach Foundation, Inc., has dedicated her career to helping people find health and wellness in their lives through education and workforce development, from preschool teaching to clinical practice to program development in higher education. She recognizes the exponential empowerment that comes from people having access to learning and rewarding career opportunities that supports themselves and their families. Today, she brings her experiences together to provide free training in front of and behind the camera and access to work for New Mexicans in our blooming film and tv industry. Dr. Stahmer received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Liberal Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts and has a Master’s from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Clinical Doctorate from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Brandon J. Behringer

Digital Media Manager & Executive Assistant

Brandon Behringer, a native New Mexican, joined Stagecoach in the Summer of 2021 following graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Film from the University of New Mexico. In Communication, he focused on media creation and analysis, seeking to understand how we interact with media and how best to use it as a medium for connection. Simultaneously, in the Film program, he served as Writer, Director, and Cinematographer on a diverse range of projects from those focused on entertainment to others which were centered around preservation and appreciation for the natural world and its beauty. Driven by a personal mission to connect people of all walks of life and cultures through media, Brandon brings passion for and experience in the realms of media and communication to Stagecoach in hopes of delivering knowledge and positive change to New Mexico, all who call it home, and beyond.

Stepping into the roles of Executive Assistant and Digital Media Manager, he will be bringing his voice, visions, and love for content creation to all our online platforms while also assisting in the success of the never-ending Stagecoach mission.