BISON AMBASSADORS

Mission

Cultivating a culture of philanthropy through educating students, engaging alumni and supporters, and growing future leaders.

Join Bison Ambassadors!

Meet the Bison Ambassadors!

Advisers

Regan Wical

Events & Programs Coordinator

Email | 701.231.4357

Established in 1993

The Bison Ambassadors are an enthusiastic student public relations organization that promotes Bison pride and cultivates a culture of philanthropy amongst NDSU students, alumni, and supporters.

Support the Bison Ambassadors today!

Your gift to the Bison Ambassador Scholarship Endowment supports full-time students who are members of the university’s Bison Ambassadors, a student organization dedicated to serving students and advancing stories of philanthropy in action on campus.

History of the Bison Ambassadors

1993

Creation of Bison Ambassadors

Bison Ambassadors is formed by merging the Student Alumni Association and the Office of Admission's Bison Ambassadors.

1993-2010

Program Involvement

Bison Ambassadors work in programs such as student tours, student recruitment, and alumni events

2010

Changes

Challenges with a growing NDSU prompt Bison Ambassadors to drop campus tours and create the Yell Leaders and Herd Club.

2012

Herd Club

Herd Club reaches 450 members

2013

Expansion

Bison Ambassadors begin Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day and expand to three Yell Leaders.

2015

Bison Pride Fridays

Bison Ambassadors take over the program Bison Pride Fridays from Student Government.

Contact Us

Bison Ambassadors
NDSU McGovern Alumni Center
1241 University Dr N
Fargo, ND 58102
701-231-6800

BISON AMBASSADORS

Mission

Join Bison Ambassadors!

Meet the Bison Ambassadors!

Advisers

Micaela Gerhardt

Editor of Storytelling and Development Communications

Gwen Allred

Executive Manager

Monique Anderson

Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts

Josh Andres

Assistant Vice President/Controller

Sophia Aubol

Assistant Director of Events & Programs

Megan Bartholomay

Director of Development - Arts and Sciences

Brandon Baumgartner

Director of Development - College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources

Kristi Brink

Accounts Payable / Payroll Coordinator

Alex Brock

Prospect Research Manager

Kim Bruemmer

Director of Alumni & Donor Connections

Susie Carlson

Director of Development - College of Health and Human Sciences

Josh Christianson

Managing Director of Development

Curtis Cox

Senior Director of Gift Planning

Gail Dancer

Vice President of Information Services

Levi Dinh

Creative Services Coordinator

Kim Domholt

Associate Director of Data Services

Leah Ecklund

Senior Graphic Artist

Jenna Eckstein

Associate Director of Development - College of Engineering

Emily Erickson

Marketing Strategist

Isaac Erickson

Accountant

Sewit Eskinder

Prospect Management Specialist

Carrie Feigum

Stewardship Manager

Allison Finholdt

Development Coordinator

Lori Gartzke

Senior Data & Genealogy Coordinator

Micaela Gerhardt

Editor of Storytelling and Development Communications

John Glover

President/CEO

Bethany Hardwig

Vice President of Alumni & Donor Connections

Justin Helgeson

Assistant Controller

Shane Herman

IT Specialist and Web Manager

Lana Hillius

Database and Reporting Specialist

Nancy Holm

Senior Gift Processing Coordinator

Lacie Horton

Senior Development Coordinator

Jeff Jenkins

Development Coordinator

Stefanie Kelly

Director of Athletic Development

Michael King

Director of Development - College of Arts and Sciences

Parker Kruckenberg

Assistant Director of Athletics - Development

Bill Law

Director of Development - Performing Arts

Kara Lidberg