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 Behringer

Mage of Media

Brandon Behringer is a dedicated media professional and native New Mexican who joined Stagecoach Foundation in 2021 after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Film from the University of New Mexico. With a deep-rooted passion for connecting people through media, Brandon has spent the past three years driving transformative changes at Stagecoach Foundation.

As the Mage of Media, Brandon has been instrumental in modernizing the foundation’s digital presence, leading a comprehensive redesign of the website to enhance accessibility and user experience. His efforts to revitalize social media and email communications have resulted in a significant doubling of the foundation’s reach. Additionally, he reimagined the Stagecoach Foundation’s logo and design language, establishing a cohesive and impactful visual identity across all platforms. Brandon’s creative vision and commitment continue to propel the success of Stagecoach Foundation’s mission to empower and uplift New Mexico’s film industry and its communities.