Staff Bios

Director: Betsy Danforth

Betsy has been the director of the MSU Women's Center for twenty years.   She has a degree in Women's Studies from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA, and has been a Bozeman resident for 25 years.  Hiking, yoga, reading, writing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with good friends, her partner, and kitty are a few of her favorite activities.

Assistant: Beth Bakken

Beth was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska, and has a Bachelors of Science degree in Forest Resources Management from the University of Montana.  She is currently in the nursing program at Montana State University.  When not studying, Beth has a passion for nature and is enthusiastic to share life with her two young daughters, soaking in hot springs, reading, and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.

Assistant: Abbie Bandstra

Abbie is a Montana native, born and raised in Livingston.  She is currently in her final semester at MSU studying English Literature. Upon graduation, Abbie hopes to work with AmeriCorps before pursuing graduate school.  Leisure activities include most all things active, friends, mountains, and spending time with her labradoodle Walter.

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Assistant: Lee Bickford

Lee moved from Portland, Oregon to Montana in 2003 and is a junior in the Agroecology option of the Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems program.  Lee's favorite activities include gourmet cooking, organic gardening, and working out. She plans to continue on to graduate school, possibly to study soil microbiology or watershed ecology.