Are you stoked on Forward Montana Foundation’s mission? Is there a fire in your belly for building young Montanans’ civic knowledge? Do you get hyped on organizational development? Then you should apply to serve on Forward Montana Foundation’s Board of Directors. After you fill out this form, someone on our team will be in touch with you shortly! Want to learn more? Click here! 

While we are looking to add board members who have a legal or accounting/finance background (even if you’re just starting out!), we encourage everyone to apply. Your lived experiences, professional experiences, and educational experiences are all of value.

#Squad

Remya Nair (She/Her)

Chair

Bozeman, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana Foundation?

The quality of our lives in 5, 10 or 15 years from now will be decided by the policies that go in place today, and as such it’s more important than ever to realize that we hold the power to inform these policies through our votes. Forward Montana is all about getting the youth excited about this process and that’s what I love about it.  

Abbie Bandstra (She/Her)

Vice Chair

Livingston, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana Foundation?

I love Forward Montana because young people are power, and FM embodies the crucial value of giving them a platform, tools and a seat at the table in and for our Montana community

Jacob Linfesty (He/Him)

Treasurer

Billings, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana?

The next few years will determine the direction Montana takes over the next few decades. Forward Montana Foundation is leading the charge to get our generation involved, and I am proud to be a part of the fight for a more engaged, more thoughtful, and more inclusive Montana.

Cody McCracken (He/Him)

Secretary

Washington, D.C.

Why do you love Forward Montana?

FMT’s dedication to opening the doors of democracy to all Montanans is critical to ensuring that the future of our state is one in which we all have the opportunity to enjoy life in the last best place.

Ella Currier (She/Her)

Helena, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana Foundation?

Forward Montana’s emphasis on leadership development allowed me to become the successful young professional I am today, I love building young people’s power.

Josh Olsen (He/him)

Bozeman, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana Foundation?

Forward MT’s commitment to progressive values and relentless work to make Montana a more just and equitable place to live

Emily Allison (She/Her)

Bozeman, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana Foundation?

I have learned so much being a partner and board member of this amazing organization! Because of their efforts to mobilize voters, make voting cool and accessible, and educate people on how policy and government affect their immediate lives, I have hope for a brighter future!

Debi Lombardi (She/Her)

Whitehall, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana Foundation?

Forward Montana provides amazing opportunities for young people to become leaders and works to make the state a better, more inclusive place.

Mary Blankenbaker (She/Her)

Hamilton, MT

Why do you love Forward Montana?

I love that Forward Montana engages and activates young people in Montana.