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Barbara do Amaral

Managing Director

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As a Doctor of Education, Barbara's commitment to empowering underrepresented groups shapes her core values and who she is as a student and educator: a love for learning, problem-solving, professionalism, and collaboration. Barbara hopes to impart her vision of equity with compassion and understanding while serving as the Managing Director of the DISC. Barbara is ready and excited to share her experience, collaborative nature, and natural facilitator skills to help advance inclusive and equitable environments for our students at Montana State University.

 

Graduate Assistant

Paytyn Wilson

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Hello Friends, I am elated to join the Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons team! My name is Paytyn, and I'm from a small town in northeastern Montana called Bainville. I graduated from MSU last spring with a degree in Agricultural Communications, and minors in political science and English writing. My undergraduate experience was defined by opportunities to learn and grow, so I hope to be a part of the crew to continue providing spaces like that for college students. I am back again to work toward my Master's in Higher Education! Off-campus, I love reading, trying new recipes, and going on a road trip with friends. I hope to connect with you soon, I am jazzed to learn so much from each of you! 

 

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Graduate Assistant Pablo

Pablo Santibanez

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Hello! My name is Pablo Santibanez and I am a graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling program here at MSU. I grew up in South Central Los Angeles and later attended UC Irvine where I received my Bachelor's in Psychology & Social Behavior with a minor in Philosophy in 2020. In my free time I enjoy playing the drums, listening to music, cycling, trail-running, or just sitting back and watching TV. This is my first time working within a university setting, and I am looking forward to working with you. Feel free to reach out! 

 

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Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors (DIAs) 2023-2024

The DIAscomplete a variety of tasks to support the mission of the Diversity and Inclusion Students Commons (DISC), which is to increase understanding, promote inclusion, and inspire critical thinking about diversity. These studentsvolunteer 5 hours a week which consists of table events, meeting with current and prospective students, attending weekly staff meetings, exploring identity via training opportunities and keeping the office staffed throughout the workday.

 



 

 

 


Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons (DISC)
(406) 994-4701
Montana State University
185 Strand Union Building
P.O. Box 172105
Bozeman, MT 59717
[email protected]

Managing Director
(406) 994-5801
Montana State University 
286 Strand Union Building 
P.O. Box 172105
Bozeman, MT 59717

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