Bozeman Professional Women
Bozeman Professional Women is a diverse group of over 75 professional women working to ensure that women in the Gallatin Valley have the tools to succeed. Our mission is to connect, educate, and celebrate Bozeman’s professional women. Our members come together for regular meetings where they pool their talents and resources to create innovated professional, educational, and networking opportunities for women. We honor local women who are making outstanding contributions to our community and helping women succeed.
History of the Bozeman Professional Women
Bozeman Professional Women held its first meeting on September 18, 1930 in the Baxter Hotel. The 25 charter members envisioned an organization that would elevate standards for women, promote business and professional activities, and encourage a spirit of cooperation, fellowship and friendship among members. Over 80 years later, our mission remains true to this original vision.
Jessie Aiken was elected to be the first president, and many prominent women have been members over the years, including US Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin and many women Montana state legislators. Bozeman Professional Women has also participated in numerous important projects in its long history.
During the depression, BPW members gave two hours of work weekly to unemployed women. The first BPW educational scholarship was awarded to a Montana State University student in 1937. Early members also observed National Business and Professional Women’s Week each fall and named a Woman of the Year.

Bozeman BPW, 1936
Photo: 1936 Membership (27 members gather in Gallatin Canyon)

Bozeman BPW, 2023
The BPW 2023 Board of Directors.
Bozeman BPW has over 75 active members.
- Bozeman Business & Professional Women Organization History as of February 21, 1964
- Archives of Documents and Organization information for Bozeman Professional Women (via Montana State University Library Archival System)
- Past Presidents
Become involved with Bozeman Professional Women:
You can also contact us through our BPW Facebook Page.
Our mailing address is:
Bozeman Professional Women
Box 644
Bozeman, MT 59771-0644
You may also contact our president if you have any questions by emailing president@bozemanbpw.org.
2023 Bozeman BPW Board
Bozeman BPW would like to thank Rachel Krug Photography for her Photography donation.
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