Apply to the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center’s Student Leadership CohortÂ
Strengthen your leadership skills and develop civic engagement and international education opportunities for the UM student body. The Student Leadership Cohort consists of 8-12 undergraduate students who are enrolled in 12 or more credits at the University of Montana. This dedicated group of students advises and supports the Mansfield Center in its mission to foster globally minded leaders of integrity through civic and international education.
Commitment: Dedicate 15 hours per semester to bi-monthly meetings.
Roles and Opportunities:
- The Student Leadership Cohort strengthens the relationship between the Mansfield Center and the student body at the University of Montana by advising on and developing strategies and professional development opportunities designed for the UM student body to be more civically and internationally engaged.
- This group will serve as advisors for the staff and leadership at the Mansfield Center on how they may continue to serve the UM community.
- Members will receive opportunities for professional development by meeting with local and national leaders, while leading specific projects that are aligned with the Mansfield Center’s priorities for fostering local and global leaders of integrity.
- Members may choose to receive an Experiential Learning Credit from the Davidson Honors College for their service to the Student Leadership Cohort by completing additional requirements with the group.
To Apply to the Student Leadership Cohort please see the following application:
Learn how to earn credit from the Davidson Honors College
Members may choose to count their service on this Student Leadership Cohort as an experiential learning credit from the Davidson Honors College. These members will be required to commit 50 hours per semester to this group and serve for a total of two semesters (100 hours in total). Students will be provided with an opportunity to develop their own projects with the goal of increasing UM student participation with Mansfield Center events and improving existing programs.
Students will be provided a unique opportunity by participating in this credit bearing internship through the following benefits:
- Gain professional experience with a non-profit and nonpartisan organization
- Learn how to lead and execute an individual project that aims to increase civic/international knowledge and participation in local communities
- Connect with professionals who have experience in international education, government, and business, defense and language institutions, and civic engagement program development
- Engage in various projects that provide meaningful insight into potential career aspirations
For more information about receiving credit through this group, please use the following link to schedule an appointment with the Director of the Student Leadership Cohort.
Please note that those interested in receiving credit must also apply through the general application.
2025-2026 Members
Brody Smith is a student at the University of Montana studying English literature and French. Currently, he is a student employee at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center with experience in Civic Engagement and International education program development. Brody is also the Director of the Mansfield Center's Student Leadership Cohort. Brody is a Presidential Leadership Scholar, DHC Ambassador, and a member of the DHC's Deans Student Advisory Council.
Morgan Bailey is a Student Program Assistant for the Mansfield Center. She is pursuing her BA in Anthropology and Psychology at the University of Montana. Morgan is involved in the Franke Global Leadership Initiative and serves as a Learning Assistant and Ambassador for the Davidson Honors College. Outside of academics, Morgan writes for and is Treasurer of RecordScratch Zine and manages social media for Switchback Records. Morgan hopes to continue her education in School Psychology and work with children from various cultural backgrounds.
Cora Stone is from Seeley Lake, Montana, and is a junior double majoring in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science and Practice. She is also double minoring in International Development Studies and Climate Change Studies with a certificate through the Global Leadership Initiative. She spent two years at the University of Montana as a UM Advocate and participated in the Woodsman Team, Climbing Club, and Forestry Club. She is also a founding member of the UM Cross-Country Ski Club. In the Spring of 2026, she looks forward to studying abroad in Athens, Greece, and wants to pursue environmental diplomatic work in the future.
Sabrina Philip is a journalism major with a criminology and political science minor at the University of
Montana. Originally from California, Philip participates on campus not only as a member of the
Mansfield Student Advisory Committee, but also as a member of Delta Gamma as the director of
primary recruitment. Additionally, she is a news reporter for the Montana Kaimin, a Student At Large
(SAL) for ASUM, and plays intramural soccer.
Mira Llewellyn Murphy is a freshman studying Political Science. Mira studies in the DHC as a presidential scholar and participates in the GLI, with plans to study abroad in Japan. Mira has worked for the U.S. Senate, is an active volunteer with Special Olympics, and is an ASUM Senator. After attending the University of Montana, Mira plans to get her master's degree in public policy and then attend law school.
Mikal Chaussee is a first-year student at the University of Montana studying International Business and Entertainment, Event, and Sports Management. She’s part of the Davidson Honors College and the Franke Global Leadership Initiative, and she also serves with Montana IORG and its Supreme Junior Executive Committee. Mikal enjoys the performing arts, volunteering, and trying out new skills. When she’s not busy with classes and activities, she loves spending time with her family and friends. After graduation, she hopes to continue her education in graduate school and pursue a career supporting international non-profits.
Heath Voy is a Russian and Political Science major at the University of Montana, and he aspires to work in diplomacy, bridging cultural divides. Heath transferred to UM in the Fall of 2025 from Great Falls College and currently serves as a Senator on the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM), Student Representative on the International Council, and Treasurer of the Great Falls Rotaract. Heath is also enrolled in the Davidson Honors College and the Global Leadership Initiative. Prior to transferring, he served as President of both the Associated Students of Great Falls College and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Heath studied ballet in Russia prior to the Russian-Ukrainian War, and this experience has driven his ambition to promote diplomacy through cultural exchange.