MONTANA SCIENCE CENTER - Key Persons
Connor Steele joined the Montana Science Center in November 2022. He is currently working towards his bachelors in computer science at Montana State University. Connor has always been interested in computer technology so he loves coding in his free time. When Connor is not working at MSC or coding, he is either playing the guitar, piano, or his banjo.
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- Interim Executive Director
A seasoned non-profit executive, Faye Nelson has led national and local organizations in successful capital campaigns, new program development, strategic partnership implementation, and next-level fundraising. Throughout her 30 year career, she has effectively worked with staff, volunteers, boards, vendors and donors to execute the missions of a variety of organizations including those in the arts, higher education, conservation and social/human services. Specific to a potential partnership with Montana Science Center, Faye has experience working in the membership-based, museum atmosphere when she was part of the development team at the Tacoma Art Museum and the Seattle Children's Museum.
The top strengths that Faye brings to organizational leadership are analytical thinking, keeping a cool head, and the determination to be purposeful. Working in the "third sector" allows Faye to connect her values with a contribution to society, and fulfill an on-going desire to learn and grow. Faye is a fourth-generation Montanan and is raising her three teenagers, along with her husband, across the street from the house in which she grew up. She loves being outdoors and playing tennis.
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- Board Member / Mechanical Engineer at Energy 1
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- Board Member / Consultant at Alliant Employee Benefits
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- President / Silicon Valley Bank
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- Visitor Services Assistant & Museum Studies Intern
My name is Madison Maus and I am a student at MSU, but I'm originally from Washington. I am a history major specializing in museum studies and women and gender studies. I love traveling, going on various adventures, and trying new things!
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- Visitor Services Coordinator
Makayla obtained her Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences-Paleontology from Montana State University in the summer of 2020. She went back to MSU in the fall of 2021 to receive her Minor degree in Museum Studies in the spring of 2022. As of the fall of 2022, she now works visitor services at the front desk of MSC. When she is not working, she can be found volunteering at the Museum of the Rockies or spending time with her husband at home.
After moving back to her hometown of Bozeman in the summer of 2022, Maria is excited to be joining the MSC team! She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in literature, after which she hopes to move towards a master's in library sciences. In her free time, she loves reading, sewing, and watching Grey's Anatomy with her cat, Cleo.
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- Director of Creative Design
Pamela Jacques has an MA in Education from Humboldt State University as well as an AA in Graphic Design from the Seattle Art Institute. She has worked at the Montana Science Center as the Exhibits Director since 2013. When she isn't working, she enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and hiking.
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- Vice President / Physics Professor, MSU
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- Visitor Services Assistant
Ryan Alec Erickson (he/him/she/her) began a summer position at MSC in June of 2023 and loved it so much he continues to work here while earning his Master's Degree in Education from MSU. Ryan's background is in learning, behavioral support, and accessibility. He has a BSc in Psychology from MSU and his career goal is to teach clinical pastoral care to the next generation of professionals interested in memory and hospice care. When the university is on holiday, Ryan is a professional mixed media and performing artist. In his free time, Ryan enjoys learning languages, identifying things in nature, and spending time with loved ones.
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- Treasurer / VP of Operations at BioSurface Technologies