Meet our Leadership Team
Professional Staff
Dan Sandberg
Director
daniel.sandberg@montana.edu
Dan began his role as Director of the Leadership Institute in April of 2024. His background is in leadership development, with a focus on outdoor leadership. He directed the MSU Outdoor Recreation Program for seven years previously. Dan believes that Leadership Development is a life-changing process and is thrilled to be able to provide opportunities for all students to learn and practice leadership across the University and beyond.
Kass Thompson
Interim Program Manager
kassidi.thompson@montana.edu
Kass graduated in May of 2024 with a degree Cell Biology & Neuroscience with minors in Global Health and Hispanic Studies. Born and raised just outside of Denver, Colorado, she developed a love for the city and the outdoors. Kass's passion for leadership began with positions as Class President and Vice president in student government and head of an annual Relay For Life event in her home county; she is honored to lead the team of incredible students that work at the Leadership Institute.Kass also serves as co-founder and instructor of English Para Todos, and volunteers as a survivor advocate at the MSU Voice Center. If Kass isn't in the office she is probably somewhere reading a good book, enjoying a coffee shop, or partaking in one of the many outdoor activities Bozeman has to offer.
Student Staff
The MSU Leadership Institute offers both work-study and hourly employment positions to students who would like to promote leadership across Montana State University and the state of Montana. Join us if you crave the opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment that offers opportunities to build confidence with your work skills. Duties include: public relations and community outreach, facilitating leadership workshops, hosting guest speakers, facilitating the Leadership Film Series, maintaining the social media accounts, taking photos and videos at events, and more!
Ignacio Alonso
Amy May
Amy is from Boise, Idaho and pursuing a degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. She has hopes of going to medical school to become a surgeon to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, regardless of their background. By adventuring through Idaho, Amy has grown to love the outdoors and finds Montana to be a great fit for her. With an open heart she embraces every opportunity to make new friendships and enjoys spending time with others. Outside of school she loves to be involved in her community, be outside or read a good book. Through the Leadership Institute she is hoping to venture beyond her comfort zone, create connections and contribute to the continuous improvement of MSU.
Madison Craigie
Peyton Collings