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Hello! My name is Claire and I am a third year student at MSU finishing up my degree in environmental studies with a minor in sustainability and environmental stewardship. I am originally from Colorado and love to spend my time traveling, doing art, or adventuring and recreating outside. Passionate about protecting the places we enjoy and call home, I look forward to using my experience at MontPirg to get more engaged with the community and make local impacts.
Claire Potter
I am a Sophomore at MSU studying Sociology and Adult Human Development. I was born and raised here in Bozeman and feel a deep love and respect for the beauty of this land. I am passionate about global systemic issues, climate change being the prime example, and how working with people can impact those issues for the better. In my free time, I like to hike, play guitar, write music, woodwork, build lamps, and draw.
At MONTPIRG I am looking forward to developing my leadership skills, giving back to the community, and being in service to all living beings.
Charlie Strom
Heyyo, My name is Devon! I'm a Freshman at Montana State currently pursuing a degree in Secondary Ed. Social Studies. I'm originally from Chicago, Illinois (Go Sox) but moved here my freshman year of high school. I'm a lover of all things outdoors, having grown up camping throughout the Midwest, and a lover of this beautiful state that I now call home. I joined MontPIRG because getting involved with my community, especially politically, is one of the most fulfilling things I've ever pursued, and now more than ever before we need to have civil, impactful conversations about the issues we currently face as a society.
Devon Hanley
Hello! My name is Anna Dolsen (she/her), and I’m from Portland, Oregon. I’m a second year student at the University of Montana majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies. My interests include running outside, reading, camping, and traveling! I look forward to working with MontPIRG on local issues and uplifting communities throughout Montana. I feel deeply privileged to call this state my home, and I’m excited to contribute to the protection and stewardship of Montana’s beautiful landscape.
Anna Dolsen
Hello! My name is Josephine Kleman (she/her), or Josie for short! I am studying environmental and political science, with a focus on environmental policy and planning. I’m originally from Northern Kentucky, but I came to Missoula for the beautiful mountains and have never looked back! I love to backpack, cross country ski, and trail run. If I’m not in class or outside, I can be found reading my favorite book for the millionth time or watching reality TV with my roommates. I joined MontPIRG because I am passionate about local environmental justice issues, and I want to learn more about advocacy work and give back to the Missoula community.
Josephine Kleman
Hi! My name is Emerson Neldner (she/her) and I am from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. I am a freshman at the University of Montana double majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability and English. In my free time, I love to hike, rock climb, play violin and banjo, and go see live music. I joined MontPIRG to learn more about environmental policy and to engage in my new community.
Emerson Neldner
Hello! My name is Alena Flocchini (she/her) and I am a senior at the University of Montana, majoring in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science and Practice, with a minor in Media Arts. I’m originally from Northern Idaho, where I grew up with a deep love and appreciation for the natural world. I am passionate about environmental advocacy and youth climate action, and I also enjoy traveling, reading, and drinking tea. I am excited to gain more experience with organizing and civic engagement during my internship with MontPIRG!
Alena Flocchini
Hello! My name is Ronan Edison (he/him), and I come from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am a current Junior enrolled at Montana State University studying Political Science. I decided to attend school in Montana because I fell in love with the beautiful Bridger Mountain range. I am interning with MontPIRG because I want to be a part of a non-partisan advocacy group that can promote the interests of Montanans. My greater goal in life is to one day make governmental on-goings more palatable and accessible for the most amount of people. I love the idea of more people becoming civically engaged, and I feel this internship will help me do just that.
Ronan Edison
Howdy, my name is Bryan Miller! I am currently a freshman at MSU studying film! I come from a smaller city in Montana by the name of Great Falls, go bison! I have lots of nerdy hobbies such as Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering. As far as goals and aspirations go I plan on going as far as I can in the film world and make it with the greats. While doing so I want to spread positivity and most importantly make real change in the world around me. I joined MontPirg to do exactly that, see my community flourish and grow into the bestest place it can be! It’s one world we have to live in together, and there's no do overs, so let's get it right!
Bryan Miller
Hey! My name is Emma Stutzman and I am from Princeville, Illinois. I am currently a Film major at MSU but plan to pursue the BFA Integrated Lens Based Media option next year. I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, and anything outdoors in my spare time. I look forward to working with MontPIRG to build my interpersonal skills while advocating for the values I believe in.
Emma Stutzman
Hi there! My name is Erin Maxness (she/her) and I am a Senior at Montana State University in Bozeman. I’m majoring in Political Science with a minor in Sociology as well as working towards a general business certificate. I enjoy baking, reading books, lifting weights at the gym, and watching a good movie or show in my free time. I'm a 5th-generation Montanan residing originally from Helena, which is a contributing factor to why I’m so excited to join MontPIRG and help people living in this place I get to call home. Also, I am excited to work on my communication skills and advocate and educate on the issues and topics that mean the most to me!
Erin Maxness
Hello, my name is Sophia Harron, and I am originally from the border town of El Paso, Texas but moved to Missoula from the Seattle area. I am in my third year of studies at UM with a major in political science and I am also pursuing a certificate in forensic sciences! I am excited to work with MontPIRG and I hope to engage with my community in a deeper sense, learn about the inner workings of the polis in an informative and non-partisan way, and learn to be a better advocate for myself and my community. When I am not in the office, in class, or doing homework, I may be attending to one of my MANY collections, rocking out to music, geocaching, painting, or hiking with my friends!
Sophia Harron
Heyo! My name is Morgan and I am a UM third year majoring in Theatre and minoring in Japanese. I lived in Ulm and Great Falls, Montana, before moving to Missoula for the University’s theatre program and the local arts community. I collect movies and comic books, and am passionate about media’s relationship with culture. MontPIRG teaches me that individual support can add up to community change. Issues like cultural conversations, education, conservation, housing, and rights for LGBT and disability communities are my jam. I believe that together we can grow and push for local strength!
Morgan Davis
My name is Matt, and I am a Political Science graduate student at the University of Montana. I am originally from Lawton, Oklahoma. I moved to Missoula in August of 2023. I enjoy winter sports and playing electric guitar. I decided to join MontPirg because I feel the work they are doing is important and necessary if future generations are to have a fair shot at success. Post Graduation, I am looking forward to becoming a college instructor.
Matthew Martin
Hi! My name is Julia Grzywacz, and I am a senior at the University of Montana majoring in environmental science and sustainability with a concentration in policy and planning. I also have two minors in political science and wildlife biology. I grew up in Connecticut, where I spent a lot of time hunting, fishing, birding, and was an active member of the Connecticut Falconers Association. These experiences have led me to be interested in pursuing a career in environmental law.
Julia Grzywacz
Hello! My name is Tess Rosbarsky (she/her) and I am a junior at the University of Montana, pursuing a major in political science and a minor in international development studies. I was born and raised in Missoula and am incredibly passionate about maintaining and improving the livelihoods of those in my community. After having an amazing internship experience with MontPIRG last semester, I decided to continue my work with the organization as a lead intern. MontPIRG has continued to empower me to become a greater advocate and equip me with the tools and confidence I need to engage with our state legislature. This semester, I am focused on preserving a fair, independent, and impartial judiciary through inspiring action during the legislative session. In my free time I make jewelry, paint and enjoy the many amazing coffee shops Missoula has to offer.
Tess Rosbarsky
Hi! My name is Ruari, I just started at UM Spring Semester 2025. I am majoring in Business Management. I was born and raised in Whitefish, MT. I love being outdoors, writing poetry, hang out with friends, volunteering at the food bank, local farms, and conservation work is something I love doing as well. I am a MontPIRG Intern because I want to fight for what I am very passionate about and further my education in a lot of way's! I am very excited to start my own journey with MontPIRG!!
Ruari Torres
Howdy! My name is Trey Webster! I am a junior at the University of Montana studying political science. I am from Kalispell, Montana, and enjoy hobbies such as drawing and painting. I have always been interested in politics, particularly in political economy issues, including consumer rights, workers' rights, tax policy, the welfare state, etc. At MontPirg, I plan to hone my lobbying skills during the 2025 Montana legislative session and inform others my age about the importance of engaging in the political process.
Trey Webster