Montana Youth United
Youth Empowering Youth
Marrin Kolczak-Hardy
Board President
Favorite Activities: skiing, singing, and going to concerts
Why did I join MT Youth United: "Mental Health is the largest indication of our quality of life. Montana can and must do better in the ways that we address our mental health. MTYU provides an opportunity to aid in that struggle".
Mia Sells
Past Board Secretary
Favorite Activities: walking around downtown Missoula, going for drives and reading a good book
Why I joined MT Youth United: "I want to help improve the mental well-being of the general population and that starts with the youth"
Wilson McLaughlin
Board Vice President
Favorite Activities: Ice skating, swimming and boating
Why I joined MT Youth United: "I joined because I believe a good mental state is one of the most important things in this life. I want to help as many people as possible achieve this status, and Montana Youth United is the best way to do so"
Sara Quinn
Social Media
Favorite Activities: skiing, singing, and going to concerts
Why did I join MT Youth United: "Acceptance of the issues in our communities is a vital step in the process of healing our broken systems. I want to help in the mending of these problems and work towards a better environment for youth in Montana.".
Jade Riopelle
Board Youth Advocate
Favorite Activities: writing songs, cooking snuggling with my cat
Why I joined MT Youth United: "I was super involved in mental health work in college (since I think adolescents and young adults don't always have the tools/power to advocate for themselves) and after moving to Montana, I wanted to help a new community in similar ways!