Sharing the Mission – More Organizations Like Ours in Gallatin County.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Bozeman Branch
Contact: Debbie Blackburn, deb4cats@aol.com
Mission: Since 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in all aspects of our work.
Athena Conference
Contact: theathenaconference@gmail.com
Mission: Athena is a home base for creative collaboration and peer-to-peer learning. We are focused on educating women on current leadership best practices and tools, civics, government, the electoral process, on closing the pay gap, and helping women business owners and entrepreneurs improve their business skills. Conferences happen annually around the state of Montana.
Beautifully Equipped
Contact: Kate Jo, https://beautifullyequipped.com/contact/
Goal: BE is about finding your genius through collaboration; about being real and raw about the stories and experiences that shape each of us individually; about trusting others we share those experiences with to help us grow and prblem solve; and about being solutionary to others.
Boss Ladies
Contact: Lauren Caselli, lauren@laurencaselli.com
Mission: A community located in the Mountain West for Creative Female Entrepreneurs looking to make solid business friendships, create a community of collaboration, and build a business that takes less time and makes more money.
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Darryl Schliem, info@bozemanchamber.com
Mission: The Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, representing its membership, advocates economic vitality, high quality of life and preservation of the free enterprise system through leadership, vision and communication.
Forward Montana
Contact: Meaghan Bailey, meaghan@forwardmontana.org
Mission: Our mission is to mobilize and engage young Montanans to use the democratic process to improve their lives and the lives of their fellow Montanans.
406 Creatives
Contact: Amy Falcione, https://www.406creatives.com/contact/
Mission: 406 creatives brings local creative professionals together for a quick hit of inspiration every month..
Gallatin Feminists for Justice (Previously Montana Women’s March and connected with Big Sky Rising)
Contact: Karen deVries and Amanda Hendrix-Komoto, galfeminists4justice@lists.riseup.net
Mission: Facebook Group – Empowering individuals and connecting communities by promoting dialogue and events around equality, diversity, human rights, civil liberties and the environment.
Gallatin Valley Newcomers
Contact: Katie Pedersen, President president@gvncmt.org
Mission: Friendships for new residents and others.
League of Women Voters
Contact: Sally Maison, sally.maison3@gmail.com
Mission: The League is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible voters – particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans – have the opportunity and the information to exercise their right to vote.
Montana Human Rights Network
Contact: network@mhrn.org and garrett@mhrn.org (newsletter)
Mission: To promote democratic values such as pluralism, equality and justice; challenge bigotry and intolerance; To challenge hate groups and other extremists who use violence and intimidation as tools for political activism.
Montana NOW
Contact: https://now.org/about/chapter-contact-form/
Mission: Montana National Organization for Women takes on issues related to women and families in our State. Our focus is on ending violence against women and economic justice, both through equal pay and not cutting benefits to our seniors.
Montana Women For
Contact: Linda Kenoyer, lindakenoyer@hotmail.com contact@montanawomenfor.org
Mission: Montana Women For provides education and advocacy to encourage the participation and empowerment of women within our democracy. MWF adheres to a progressive and socially conscious agenda, advocates for critical issues and works to hold our government accountable for its actions.
Montana Women Vote
Contact: Micah Nielsen, micah@montanawomenvote.org
Mission: Montana Women Vote is a coalition of non-profit women’s organizations working statewide to educate and mobilize low-income women and their allies to participate in the democratic process.
MSU Leadership Institute
Contact: Carmen McSpadden, Director cmcspadden@montana.edu
Mission: Inspiring MSU students to become leaders who serve as catalysts for positive change – speakers and trainings.
MSU President’s Commission on the Status of University Women
Contact: Dr. Brett Gunnink and Rebecca Belou, rebeccabelou@montana.edu, bgunnink@montana.edu Co-Chairs
Mission: In an advisory capacity, the Commission evaluates and works to improve issues related to gender equity and diversity on Montana State University’s four campuses.
It is the Commission’s pledge to facilitate the creation and sustainability of an environment of accountability, integrity, and optimism through collaboration between and among the MSU campuses, ensuring an atmosphere of equity, support, and balance.
Through its continued efforts, the Commission will work toward the discovery and elimination of institutional barriers to the success of women and inspire women to become leaders, problem solvers, and innovators making meaningful contributions to MSU, the state of Montana, and society at large.
MSU Women’s Center
Contact: Betsy Danforth, danforth@montana.edu
Mission: Our focus is to empower women and create an equitable campus environment by offering educational programs to the university population about gender and women’s issues.
Powerhouse MT
(project of Women’s Foundation of Montana http://www.wfmontana.org/)
Contact: Jen Euell, Program Director jeneuell@mtcf.org
Mission: Connect women in Montana for mentoring statewide; provide and online directory with info about each person for visibility for hiring and board members. Host quarterly phone calls and webinars. Bozeman meets on the 4th Monday of each month “Mentor Monday.” 41 members in Bozeman.
Prospera/Women’s Business Center
Contact: Suzi Berget White, swhite@prosperabusinessnetwork.org
Mission: Focus is to help start, grow, and sustain women-owned businesses.
Thrive – Girls for a Change
Contact: Greta Moore, gmoore@allthrive.org
Mission: Thrive provides mentoring, education and support for children and families, so that everyone in our community has the tools they need to be successful. Girls for a Change is a Thrive program that inspires girls to create change in themselves, each other and the world around them. We offer programs for girls in grades 8-12 that empower participants to embrace their futures and feel confident in their ability to create and contribute to the world they want.
Women’s Foundation of Montana
Contact: Jen Euell, jeneuell@mtcf.org
Mission: The Women’s Foundation of Montana promotes economic independence through advocacy, research and education, and works to increase the number of women in leadership by supporting leadership programs.
Women Who Wine
Contact: Babs Noelle, www.bzn@gmail.com
Mission: Women Who Wine is the first official Giving Circle organized under the umbrella of the Bozeman Area Community Foundation. Giving Circle. Raise money for local charities. Networking.