Team
Sophia Bielsky
Director
Sophia brings extensive experience in building affirming communities and championing
belonging to this role. She holds a BA in English and a minor in Women's, Gender,
and Sexuality Studies from Montana State University, where she gained teaching experience
as a Teaching Assistant. Sophia co-founded the Inclusive Outdoors Project, where she
created accessible outdoor programming and forged strategic community partnerships.
Her professional experience includes facilitating leadership and community-building
workshops, developing organizational assessment tools, and implementing sustainable,
culturally responsive practices. A dedicated Bozeman resident who values lifelong
learning, Sophia is passionate about building supportive communities where every student
can flourish.
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Abby Rodi
Program Coordinator II
Abby was born and raised in Montana and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Montana State University, where she conducted
research on feminist art and its modernist and postmodern implications in challenging
social gender norms. She is passionate about cultivating empathetic and welcoming
communities where belonging is valued and individuality is celebrated. In her role
at the Student Commons, Abby works to create supportive spaces and programs rooted
in connection, curiosity, and fun!
Outside of MSU, you can find her performing stand-up comedy locally and across Montana,
writing music, or binge-watching reality dating shows.
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Eden Morin
Graduate Student Assistant
Eden MaliaMae Morin is a dedicated graduate assistant at Montana State University,
currently pursuing her master’s degree in counseling. She earned her bachelor’s degree
in psychology with a minor in communication from the University of Montana. Eden has
always had a deep passion for understanding and supporting people, which has naturally
guided her academic and professional pursuits.
With a strong commitment to mental health and well-being, Eden is focused on creating
meaningful connections and fostering inviting environments. Her work is driven by
a genuine desire to make a positive impact, particularly in rural and underserved
communities.
When she’s not immersed in her studies or assisting on campus, Eden enjoys spending
time outdoors with loved ones and animals, as well as attending music festivals to
recharge.
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Andrea Cubberley
Graduate Student Assistant
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Junie Jack
Student Staff
Junie is an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in art history at Montana State
University. They have been pursuing art as a hobby since childhood, with a desire
to share their love of art with a wide audience, with the hopes of eventually becoming
a professor. Junie is passionate about preserving the history of art, specifically
those they share a personal connection with. They are not only an art historian, but
an artist that works in several physical mediums such as drawings, jewelry, etc.
Junie started their involvement with the Student Commons as a Student Ambassador,
now a Program Coordinator. They enjoy decorating the space for upcoming events using
their skills as an artist and dabbling in graphic design. They are devoted to supporting
the on-campus community as well as the Commons staff!
Outside of MSU, Junie enjoys reading comics, making art, and spending time with their
dog Bumble.
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Allie Hinds
Student Staff
Allie is currently a senior graduating this fall with her bachelors in Psychology
and a minor in English Literature. Throughout her time at MSU she has held multiple
leadership positions including serving as a senator for the College of Letters and
Science during the 2024-2025 school year. Allie has had a strong passion since a young
age for providing a safe space for her peers to come to and believes that the Student
Commons is one of the greatest environments for students to be able to be their authentic
self's. With her role at the Student Commons, she hopes to be a person that students
always feel like they can talk to whether it be something hard they are experiencing
or even just discussing topics that students are passionate about. She is always happy
to have opportunities to connect with other students and advocate for them in any
way.
In her downtime, she loves to hike, spend time with friends and family, volunteering
in the community, and chilling with her cat Gabby after a long day.
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Student Ambassadors
The Ambassadors completea variety of tasks to support the mission of the Student Commons, 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.
