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Advisors

Our knowledgeable and experienced advisors are all Certified Career Service Providers (CCSP) and support schools and students throughout Montana. They focus specifically on serving remote Montana communities.

Click here to see a list of the schools and a map of the areas served by our advisors.

South Central Montana

Andy Begger

abegger@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 220-4487

Education and career readiness opens so many doors. We need to be able to help students find the best avenue to prepare them for their careers. We want students to be able to contribute positively to society by doing what they love.

Eastern Montana

Beth Petro, CCSP

bbrunk@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 690-5265

I enjoy working with young people. To see them start with a career dream or goal and be able to guide them through the process is rewarding. Students are our future and the future is brighter than ever.

Southwest Montana

Jodi Heard

jheard@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 860-6757

I have 30 years as a small, rural Montana school teacher and counselor. I am excited to meet new people, become a part of different communities and engage with students and educators across Montana.

Northwest Montana

Mike Lincoln, CCSP

mlincoln@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 253-4685

Education and supporting students is in my blood. I’ve had nearly 30 years in the Montana education system and I’m excited to help students in a new capacity!

North Central Montana

Dan Wilkins, CCSP

dwilkins@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 750-6695

I love helping students select careers that best match their interests and abilities. After a student selects a career, I enjoy developing and executing a plan to achieve their career goal.

Corporate

Our Corporate Office is located at: 7 West 6th Ave Suite 615, Helena, MT 59601
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5209, Helena, MT 59604
Phone: (406) 422-1275, Toll free: (877) 265-4463, Fax: (406) 495-7852.
Give us a call or send us an email. We’d love to help!

Executive Director

Kelly Cresswell

kcresswell@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 422-1275, Ext. 804

I value connection and collaboration. Connecting with Montanans who share our vision fuels our ability to be strong partners in important work to benefit Montana’s students.

Outreach Director

Jason Butcher, CCSP

jbutcher@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 366-0777

I’m excited to be making positive connections and building strong partnerships that will ultimately help students to be successful and achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations!

Student Services Director

Rhonda Safford

rsafford@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 422-1275, Ext. 800

I love the work that we do, particularly with foster care youth. Our work makes a difference in their lives and I learn so much from them!

Marketing Director

Kelli Street

kstreet@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 422-1275, Ext. 805

Connecting with students and informing them of their options after high school is so much fun! They are hungry for information and I enjoy delivering it to them in creative ways.

Programs Manager

Steven Coop, CCSP

scoop@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 880-1145

I am passionate about ensuring all students in Montana have the resources and supports they need to be successful. I especially enjoy working with programs designed specifically for students in Foster Care.

Digital Marketing/Communications Mgr

Cullen Gilbreath, CCSP

cgilbreath@ReachHigherMontana.org

(406) 285-1107

Education is really important to me and I love showing students the educational opportunities that are out there. They are so lucky to live in an age where education is so accessible!

Not sure who to contact? Email us at info@ReachHigherMontana.org and we’ll connect you to the right person.