BISON AMBASSADORS
Meet the Bison Ambassadors
Drew Asche
Hometown: Gwinner, ND
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact
I enjoy spicy foods.
What Does BA mean to you?
Being a part of BA means that I have an opportunity and a responsibility to promote NDSU to the community and beyond. I enjoy that opportunity because NDSU is a great university and deserves to be known by everyone. Being able to positively impact NDSU is something that I enjoy as well, and leaving it a better place than I founds it is an awesome feeling.
Katlyn Balstad
Hometown: Fosston, MN
Major: Management Communication
Fun Fact
I am the 16th member of my family to attend NDSU!
What Does BA mean to you?
BA means bettering the future for students and appreciating the alumni and supporters who better that future.
Cody Beaulieu
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Major: Industrial Engineering & Management
Laura Biewer
Hometown: Hickson, ND
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact
I love to camp and rock climb!
What Does BA mean to you?
Connecting with students and alumni through philanthropy
Katelynne Czeh
Hometown: Roseau, MN
Major: Elementary Education/HDFS
Shan Donovan
Hometown: Onamia, MN
Major: Biological Sciences
Alaina Driscoll
Hometown: Saint Croix Falls, WI
Major: physical and health education
Fun Fact
I am a cheerleader on the cheer team.
What Does BA mean to you?
BA means a community of people coming together to share expirences and connect students and alumni
Jonah Enochson
Hometown: Wahpteton, ND
Major: Civil Engineering
Megan Fletcher
Hometown: Alexandria, MN
Major: Marketing
Fun Fact
I am the President of Women in Business and NDSU
What Does BA mean to you?
BA is my opportunity to give back to NDSU and help educate students about philanthropy at NDSU.
Savanna Friedt
Hometown: Carrington, ND
Major: Biological Sciences
Fun Fact
My parents are both NDSU alumni!
What Does BA mean to you?
It means giving students opportunities. Working hard to engage alumni and supporters helps NDSU’s students by giving them the tools they need to be successful!
Katelyn Galde
Hometown: Horace, ND
Major: Marketing and Management
Fun Fact
I am a third generation NDSU Bison!
What Does BA mean to you?
To me, Bison Ambassadors is all about philanthropy and continuing bison traditions.
George Grunklee
Hometown: Rosemount, MN
Major: Architecture
Michael Hall
Hometown: Kindred, ND
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Fun Fact
I have over 60 first cousins.
What Does BA mean to you?
BA gives me opportunities to grow as a leader and connect with other students who strive to achieve success, in and out of the classroom.
Mary Heil
Hometown: St. Michael, MN
Major: Social Work/ HDFS
Clara Henneman
Hometown: Coon Rapids, MN
Major: Veterinary Technology
Fun Fact
I’m an NDSU cheerleader!
What Does BA mean to you?
For me, BA is an organization that will give me social and leadership opportunities to grow in my knowledge of philanthropy and continue to be engaged with the NDSU community.
Claire Hennum
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Biological Sciences
Fun Fact
I have run 4 half marathons
Adam Hulm
Hometown: Hague, ND
Major: Industrial Engineering and Management
Fun Fact
I play guitar
What Does BA mean to you?
BA is about establishing relationships and growing leadership skills
Julia Jones
Hometown: Bloomington, MN
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Fun Fact
I live with 2 other BA’s!
What Does BA mean to you?
It helps me grow as an individual and give back to the school that has already given me so much.
Grace Klassen
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Fun Fact
I like to pair cinnamon rolls with chili
What Does BA mean to you?
BA means community. It is where I can connect with my peers, support my school, and engage with my community!
Madeline Knoll
Hometown: West Saint Paul, MN
Major: Architecture
Kayla Kuehl
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Nursing
Katilynn Lee
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Nursing
Sophie Lind
Hometown: Mandan, ND
Major: Music Education
Fun Fact
I play 8 instruments.
What Does BA mean to you?
BA is a way for me to get involved in my campus community and make a difference. Some of my best friends are in BA. BA has really showed me how much of a difference donors make at our campus and it makes me very grateful.
Brianna Maddock
Hometown: Davenport, ND
Major: Biotechnology
Fun Fact
I once stopped a fire at a steak and sushi place.
What Does BA mean to you?
BA gives me the opportunity to serve my fellow students with what I have and where I’m at right now. It has further allowed me to recognize my goal of serving students from a philanthropic standpoint in the future!
Corina Mark
Hometown: Dalton, MN
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact
I grew up on a 4 generation family farm
What Does BA mean to you?
BA means building relationships with other students who want to make a difference and also getting connected with the community.
Claire Olson
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Biosystems Engineering
Kristin Schaaf
Hometown: Glen Ullin, ND
Major: Accounting
Tess Schafer
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact
If pink is an option, I will always choose it 🙂
What Does BA mean to you?
Bison Ambassadors provides me with a community of likeminded people who want to build a culture of philanthropy at NDSU. I value BA because of the well rounded perspective it gives me on the university and the friendships I have made!
Justin Shamberg
Hometown: Grayslake, IL
Major: Construction Management
Riley Spoden
Hometown: Kimball, MN
Major: Vocal Music Education
Maggie Spoor
Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Major: Exercise Science/ Psychology
Anna Stoppleworth
Hometown: Horace, ND
Major: Agribusiness and Marketing
Fun Fact
I LOVE traveling
What Does BA mean to you?
BA is an amazing organization that allows me to give back to ndsu, learn more about my university, and form connections while doing so!
Anna Timmerman
Hometown: Marshall, MN
Major: Art
Mariah Topp
Hometown: Grace City, ND
Major: Elementary Education/HDFS
