President's Office Staff Directory
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Twila Old Coyote
Director, S.E.A. Change Initiative
Contact
- Office
- 018 Davidson Honors College
- Phone
- (406) 243-2101
- twila.oldcoyote@mso.umt.edu
- Office Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 or by appointment
- Website
- https://www.umt.edu/sea-change/
Personal Summary
Twila Old Coyote is an enrolled member of the Apsaalooke (Crow) tribe as well as a member of the A'aninin (White Clay) tribe. She received both of her degrees from the University of Montana and has served in a variety of capacities at UM since 2003. Most recently, she was hired as the director of the S.E.A. Change Initiative, a program focused on advancing equity for all. Through this initiative, UM fosters an environment that is safe for women - one that uniquely empowers all women to reach their full potential while accelerating them into careers of impact. Her passion has always supported educational access promoting student success at the postsecondary level. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and four-legged friends.
Boldest Thing I Have Done
Pushing beyond my comfort zone has always opened doors of opportunty
Mosts Important Book I've Read
Whatever is on my night stand seems to hold the lesson I need to learn in that moment of time
Piece of Advice
"Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Norman Vincent Peale
Education
M.A. (2008) Intercultural Youth and Family Development, The University of Montana
B.A. (2000) Psychology; minor in Native American Studies, The University of Montana