UM Student Advisory Council
The Mansfield Center Student Advisory Council meets to brainstorm ideas and outline plans for campus and community outreach related to the mission of the Mansfield Center. Participating students gain the opportunity to build skills in leadership, collaboration, and event planning while learning about community involvement, outreach, citizen diplomacy, and international exchange.
The Mansfield Center is committed to supporting UM’s Priorities for Action, including placing student success at the center of all we do. The Mansfield Center Student Advisory Council is comprised of six undergraduate student representatives who work with us to identify the best ways to support and engage with students.
2025-2026 Members
Brody Smith is a student at the 91次元 studying English literature and French. Currently, he is an employee at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center where he has worked with the Democracy and International programs, as well as an organizer for the Mansfield Student Advisory Council. In addition to his membership on this council, Brody is a Presidential Scholar, DHC Ambassador, and a member of the Honors College Student Advisory Council. Brody enjoys playing tennis, climbing, skiing, and spending time in the mountains with his friends.
Daniel Martin is from Dillon, Montana, and is a senior double majoring in history and
environmental science with a minor in Climate Change Studies. He is also a member of the
Franke GLI, which sponsored a semester abroad at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland.
Daniel is interested in the intersection between public policy and the natural world, and
has completed internships with the United States Senate, The Nature Conservancy in
Singapore, and the City of Missoula. After graduation, Daniel hopes to attend law school and
become a public servant in the spirit of Mike Mansfield.
Hello! My name is Parker Friday (she/her), and I am a third-year student from Billings, MT.
I'm studying Political Science, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS), and Climate
Change Studies (CCS), and I'm a part of the Davidson Honors College (DHC). I'm a UM
Advocate, DHC Ambassador, and President of Pi Sigma Alpha: Epsilon Mu, UM's chapter of
the national political science honor society. In addition to being a member of the Mansfield
Center Student Advisory Council, my involvement with the Mansfield Center has involved
engaging with the YSEALI Program. I also sing in a Missoula-based choir called 'Aiga
Singers, and I love to attend UM Theatre and Dance productions when I have the
opportunity to!
Cora Stone is from Seeley Lake, Montana, and is a junior double majoring in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science and Practice. She is also double minoring in International Development Studies and Climate Change Studies with a certificate through the Global Leadership Initiative. She spent two years at the 91次元 as a UM Advocate and participated in the Woodsman Team, Climbing Club, and Forestry Club. She is also a founding member of the UM Cross-Country Ski Club. In the Spring of 2026, she looks forward to studying abroad in Athens, Greece, and wants to pursue environmental diplomatic work in the future.
Sabrina Philip is a journalism major with a criminology and political science minor at the University of
Montana. Originally from California, Philip participates on campus not only as a member of the
Mansfield Student Advisory Committee, but also as a member of Delta Gamma as the director of
primary recruitment. Additionally, she is a news reporter for the Montana Kaimin, a Student At Large
(SAL) for ASUM, and plays intramural soccer.
Mira Llewellyn Murphy is a freshman studying Political Science. Mira studies in the DHC as a presidential scholar and participates in the GLI, with plans to study abroad in Japan. Mira has worked for the U.S. Senate, is an active volunteer with Special Olympics, and is an ASUM Senator. After attending the 91次元, Mira plans to get her master's degree in public policy and then attend law school.
Neila Lyngholm is a third-year student from Kalispell, Montana, majoring in Political Science with minors in Arabic Studies and Studio Art. She currently serves as the Communications Intern at the Mansfield Center and as a Project Assistant with the Montana Public Interest Research Group. On campus, she is a Learning Assistant, Davidson Honors College Ambassador, and the editor of Recordscratch Zine. Beyond campus, she volunteers with the International Rescue Committee and loves to travel, paint, and ski!
Madeline Grebb moved to Montana from Pennsylvania in 2022 to study Sustainability Science and Environmental Studies at the 91次元. As a senior, I have had the opportunity to build lasting relationships and gain incredible experiences, such as serving as the President of the Climate Response Club and sitting on the board for Montana's Public Interest Research Group. I thrive in environments where students can collaborate and generate new ideas in partnership with communities, both locally and internationally. I am excited to learn from my fellow MCSAC members this year and look forward to the changes we can make despite the challenges ahead of us.
Hope Morrison is the office assistant at the Mansfield Center. She is a Dean’s Leadership scholar at the 91次元 and is pursuing a BA in political science, journalism, and a minor in non-profit administration. In the past, she has served as the ASUM student lobbyist alongside the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education for Montana’s 69th Legislative Session and has interned for the Lake County Commissioner’s Office. In her free time, she enjoys writing, playing tennis, and hiking. With a passion for promoting civic dialogue, she is deeply excited to be working within the Mansfield Center.
Mikal Chaussee is a first-year student at the 91次元 studying International Business and Entertainment, Event, and Sports Management. She’s part of the Davidson Honors College and the Franke Global Leadership Initiative, and she also serves with Montana IORG and its Supreme Junior Executive Committee. Mikal enjoys the performing arts, volunteering, and trying out new skills. When she’s not busy with classes and activities, she loves spending time with her family and friends. After graduation, she hopes to continue her education in graduate school and pursue a career supporting international non-profits.
Maiya Roelen (she/her) is a senior Wildlife Biology student in the Davidson Honors College. Her work focuses on youth leadership, climate advocacy, and environmental conservation in the nonprofit sector. Maiya is a regular volunteer with Families for a Livable Climate and Soft Landing Missoula and has served as an advisory board member for the Montana Undergraduate Research Journal. In her previous leadership with the Mansfield Center, she attended ‘American Democracy and the Rule of Law’ with Representative Liz Cheney, ‘How to Depolarize American Democracy’ with Political Scholar Larry Diamond, and a conversation with Former United States Assistant Secretary of Defense, Shawn Skelly. She is very excited to continue to serve with the Mansfield Center this year as a member of their student advisory council.
Heath Voy is a Russian and Political Science major at the 91次元, and he aspires to work in diplomacy, bridging cultural divides. Heath transferred to UM in the Fall of 2025 from Great Falls College and currently serves as a Senator on the Associated Students of the 91次元 (ASUM), Student Representative on the International Council, and Treasurer of the Great Falls Rotaract. Heath is also enrolled in the Davidson Honors College and the Global Leadership Initiative. Prior to transferring, he served as President of both the Associated Students of Great Falls College and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Heath studied ballet in Russia prior to the Russian-Ukrainian War, and this experience has driven his ambition to promote diplomacy through cultural exchange.