BISON AMBASSADORS
Meet the Bison Ambassadors
Landon Allex
Hometown: Horace, ND
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact
I know how to play the accordion
What does BA mean to you?
Bison Ambassadors means an opportunity to grow. grow my network, grow my community, and grow my skills
Katlyn Balstad
Hometown: Fosston, MN
Major: Crop & Weed Sciences and Management Communication
Fun Fact
I spent a month studying abroad in France this summer!
What does BA mean to you?
BA means seeing past myself to the legacy NDSU has created with its past, current, and future students. BA is serving as a connection between the student body and alumni and supporters.
Cody Beaulieu
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Major: Industrial Engineering and Management
Fun Fact
I have 6 vowels in my last name!
What does BA mean to you?
BA is the organization that values the heart of NDSU, its people and alumni. Being a part of that is truly an honor.
Laura Biewer
Hometown: Hickson, ND
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact
I hope to visit all 50 states!
What does BA mean to you?
BA means contributing to the success of NDSU and the community while engaging with past, present, and future donors.
Connor Buresh
Hometown: West Fargo, ND
Major: Business Administration
Fun Fact
I am pretty alright at juggling
What does BA mean to you?
Bison Ambassadors to me means getting involved in the works of the University. My mom worked at the alumni center when I was growing up and she would always tell me about NDSU and what was happening. Now that she has not worked at NDSU for a long time, I now feel like I am first hand receiving the information that I got as a kid.
Shan Donovan
Hometown: Onamia, MN
Major: Biological Science – Pre-med
Fun Fact
I have one arm!
What does BA mean to you?
Bison Ambassador means community! It’s a community in which you can give back and show your appreciation of all the donors who support you!
Jonah Enochson
Hometown: Wahpeton, ND
Major: Civil Engineering
Fun Fact
I broke my front tooth playing a board game.
What does BA mean to you?
BA has allowed me to get involved at NDSU at a much deeper level. I definitely feel a strong sense of belonging and community at NDSU since joining Bison Ambassadors.
Leah Feland
Hometown: Antler, ND
Major: Biology
Fun Fact
I can solve a Rubik’s Cube.
What does BA mean to you?
Being able to represent our students and build relations with those off of campus who have supported us so much is so important.
Jon Fettig
Hometown: Minot ND
Major: Strategic communication
Michael Hall
Hometown: Kindred, ND
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Fun Fact
I am the 4th child in my family to attend NDSU
What does BA mean to you?
BA is the way in which I get to express my passion and gratitude to NDSU. I am fortunate enough to receive scholarships, and I want to promote giving and continue to develop the same opportunities for students of the future. I would not be where I am today if not for the generous support of donors.
Mary Heil
Hometown: St.Micheal/Albertville, MN
Major: Social Work and Human Development & Family Science
Fun Fact
I lived in Montana this summer
What does BA mean to you?
It means an incredible community that together invests our time into a community and the alumni connected to it.
Julia Jones
Hometown: Bloomington, MN
Major: Pharmacy
Fun Fact
I have lived with two other BAs!
What does BA mean to you?
It’s shown me how amazing the NDSU alums are & then I’m able to communicate that to my fellow students and peers.
JoMarie Kelly
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Major: Construction Engineering
Fun Fact
The only thing I miss from back home is coxswaining.
What does BA mean to you?
BA is the best opportunity to help strengthen the bond between supporters of NDSU and current students. This community also puts ambassadors in the best position to educate fellow students about how much of an impact alumni and donors have on our university
Madeline Knoll
Hometown: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Major: Architecture
Fun Fact
I enjoy photography
What does BA mean to you?
Representing the study body to the alumni and getting the support that NDSU needs to stay an excellent school
Kayla Kuehl
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact
I break easily and I speak two languages
What does BA mean to you?
BA means being a part of an organization that gives back to the community and their students. I think as an individual who loves to be involved and volunteer, being in BA gives me opportunities to gain leadership skills, immerse myself in the community, and have the focus be on student’s education.
Massen Kunerth
Hometown: Fulda, MN
Major: Business Management
Fun Fact
I have three older siblings
What does BA mean to you?
Creating a community of past, present, and future NDSU alumni
August Lasch
Hometown: Wahpeton, ND
Major: Undeclared
Fun Fact
I love to water ski and play golf!
What does BA mean to you?
I love the opportunity it gives me to meet amazing people currently going to NDSU and people that have already graduated.
Kati Lee
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact
My favorite snack is a gas station slushie 🙂
What does BA mean to you?
BA means being involved in my NDSU community and being the connection between students and alumni/supporters
Natalie Lemnus
Hometown: Valley City, ND
Major: Finance & Marketing
Fun Fact
I love to snowboard!
What does BA mean to you?
To me, BA means being a part of something that is greater than oneself. It takes all of us to make NDSU a place for everyone to feel like they are welcome and that they belong. I find it to be a super cool responsibility that we have to serve the students and advance the philanthropic efforts at NDSU.
Sophie Lind
Hometown: Mandan, ND
Major: Music
Fun Fact
I play 8 instruments!
What does BA mean to you?
BA has been a way for me to engage with alumni and show me how important NDSU is. BA has taught me not only how to advocate for myself but also for things I care about.
Jenna Mittelstaedt
Hometown: Becker, MN
Major: Human Development & Family Science
What does BA mean to you
BA means being a part of something that is bigger than you while working towards the same common goal. It’s super cool knowing you have an impact on NDSU and influence the students’ life to make their experience here a positive one. Being in BA allows me to connect with many more people than I thought was possible!
Carissa Mohrman
Hometown: Morris, MN
Major: Social Work and Human Development & Family Science
Fun Fact
I danced for 8 years before college!
What does BA mean to you?
Being a Bison Ambassador means representing and supporting NDSU in a through leadership and service
Tam Thien Nguyen
Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam
Major: Civil Engineering
Fun Fact
I am an introvert who is really good at extrovert’s stuffs
What does BA mean to you?
Staying in BA means my belief holds true. It states that people with the same mind would converge in a same place. At the moment, my mind stays at NDSU and pretty much want to know everything in and out of it. BA is a new house for me and I am not surprised to see that it is full of faces with the same mindset.
Claire Olson
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Civil engineering
Fun Fact
I just filed my first ever patent for NDSU!
What does BA mean to you?
Facilitating connections (and donations!) with alumni!
Zachary Quirk
Hometown: Chisholm, MN
Major: Environmental Engineering I almost froze to death when I was 7.
What does BA mean to you?
Being a Bison Ambassador means philanthropy and the good of the university are a priority to the student. Without BA, nothing that occurs on campus would be possible.
Sophie Rygh
Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Major: Human Development and Family Science
Fun Fact
I have a big white cat
What does BA mean to you?
It means I get to volunteer with other NDSU students and connect with alumni
Sigurd Saude
Hometown: Bismarck, ND
Major: Physics and Mathematics
Fun Fact
I grew up on a farm and we had a llama named Yancy
What does BA mean to you?
To serve others and make good connections
Kristin Schaaf
Hometown: Glen Ullin, ND
Major: Accounting
Fun Fact
I have double jointed elbows.
What does BA mean to you?
It is a great opportunity to volunteer and help raise money for scholarships for NDSU students.
Tess Schafer
Hometown: Horace, ND
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact
I played the trombone which is funny because you’d never guess that.
What does BA mean to you?
BA has been an organization where I have learned so much about what philanthropy means for NDSU and gotten to connect with all different types of people. I love the way BA has increased my leadership skills, friendship circle, and knowledge of NDSU.
Justin Shamberg
Hometown: Grayslake, IL
Major: Construction Management
Fun Fact
My favorite food is deep dish pizza
What does BA mean to you?
Serving our bison community by promoting what the foundation does and helping the Foundation secure scholarships and donations for improving campus
Rhiannon Solberg
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact
I was named after a song.
What does BA mean to you?
BA has helped me grow as an individual and branch out and get involved on campus all while allowing me to connect with some super great students and alumni!
Brenna Solheid
Hometown: New Prague, MN
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact
I have 6 sisters and no brothers. I grew up on a farm.
What does BA mean to you?
To me, BA means working with alumni and fellow students to make NDSU a welcoming and successful campus all while maintaining the strong Bison pride that is already present.
Riley Spoden
Hometown: St.Cloud, MN
Major: Vocal Music Education
Fun Fact
I have never broken a bone
What does BA mean to you?
BA means giving back to donors have put in hard work and money into our university
Maggie Spoor
Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
Fun Fact
I am an only child and I am allergic to carrots
What does BA mean to you?
BA allows me to take part in a philanthropic organization that is way bigger than myself. Seeing the impact that it has on students here at NDSU and out in the community is incredible. Also the people and advisors I have met along the way are a great bonus!
Anna Stoppleworth
Hometown: Horace, ND
Major: Marketing
Fun Fact
I love traveling– I have been to over 30 of the states and five countries!
What does BA mean to you?
I am currently a senior at NDSU and my experience here has been amazing! I recognize that this university would not be the same without the help that it receives from its alumni and supporters. I love Bison Ambassadors because it allows me to work alongside passionate members to connect alumni with NDSU students. And we are able to show our gratitude to those supporters. I love meeting new people and learning more about NDSU! I can’t wait to continue working with this phenomenal organization!
Anna Timmerman
Hometown: Marshall, MN
Major: Art Education
Fun Fact
All of my siblings have gone to NDSU!
What does BA mean to you?
Bison Ambassadors means connecting with the donors and alumni who continue to help make NDSU a great university! It helps me to understand the impact and importance of philanthropy.
Mariah Topp
Hometown: Grace City, ND
Major: Elementary Education
Fun Fact
I have been rodeoing my whole life.
What does BA mean to you?
BA is a way that I am able to connect with the students around me, alumni, and our professors/faculty in a positive and welcoming environment. It is so special to see so many like-minded individuals come together with common goals and wanting to help the student body succeed.