FlowZone Team

Maria Perks, B.A.

Student Success Coordinator

Maria joined AYCSS as a Success Advisor in the spring of 2021.  Before becoming a Success Advisor, Maria was an instructor of developmental math at MSU-Gallatin College.  Maria holds a BA in mathematics from Gonzaga University.  After serving in AmeriCorps, she pursued her career in education and has taught in a variety of academic settings primarily in the subject of math.  Maria’s specific interest in the comprehension of math and the challenges and anxiety students must overcome in college led her to the position of Success Advisor. 

Wyatt Mitchell, M.A.

Second Wind Program Manager

Wyatt joined the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success in the fall of 2021 when he embarked on a new chapter, leaving South Dakota for Montana. He grew up in a small agricultural town in California before leaving to earn both a BA degree and MA degree in the field of Communication from California State University, Fresno. He has taught at multiple universities in the Communication and Business departments which cemented his interest and faith in collegiate education systems. His passion for helping others, especially underserved populations, most recently led him to supervise and operate a residential youth therapy and treatment facility. Wyatt also is an avid outdoorsman who has spent close to a decade as a professional whitewater rafting guide and manager on multiple rivers across the country. When not on a campus or a river, he can typically be found hiking, backpacking, watching sports, and playing with his dog. Wyatt believes in continuous learning, personal improvement, and is endlessly positive and optimistic.