The Board of Directors is dedicated to having directors who are active and engaged and are willing to make the time to help set strategic goals, provide organizational leadership, promote Montana FCCLA to all stakeholders, identify and approve policy, provide fiscal and fiduciary oversight and assist in raising funds for sustainable operations.
To that end, Montana FCCLA is committed to a diversified board that may include Chapter Advisors, Community Business stakeholders, Educators, and School Administrators. The actual composition of the board will be determined based on qualified individuals willing to serve.
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Cathe Felz, President Serving through March, 2026 Cathe Felz, a graduate of Montana State, is the advisor for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) based in Three Forks, Montana. As a local advisor, I have witnessed firsthand the power of youth leadership in my school and across Montana. The FCCLA mission is to provide students the opportunity for personal growth, career development, and community service. As the current Montana FCCLA Board President, I am excited to support youth leadership throughout Montana.
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Sandy Woldstad, Vice President Serving through March, 2025 Hello, I am Sandy Woldstad the school counselor for Harlowton High School and FCCLA adviser. I am serving as the Montana FCCLA Board of Directors Vice President for 2024-25. In this role, I aim to provide guidance to the board to uphold policy, appropriately expend the budget, evaluate staff members, and “other duties as assigned”. It’s an exciting time to be involved as a state leader for FCCLA due to the positive direction in which we are headed and the beneficial outcomes we provide for our members. There’s no better time to be wearing the RED! |
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Adele Stenson, Secretary Serving through March, 2026 Adele has been an FCCLA adviser for 8-1/2 years for a chapter of 7th-12 graders at Wibaux High School. She says, “Each year I am amazed at the personal growth I get to witness in various members. Their willingness to work hard, learn new skills and attempt things that push their limits has made our chapter strong and vibrant over the past several years. I have had the privilege to advise three state officers, which has given me the chance to learn more about how FCCLA functions at the state level. I am proud to serve on the Montana FCCLA Board of Directors and contribute to the success of this phenomenal organization.” |
Joanna Krogstad, Treasurer Serving through March, 2026 Joanna taught in Gallatin County for 23 years. She has been an FCCLA advisor for all but a couple of those years. She enjoys helping her students get involved in community service activities, and has been involved in FCS initiatives at the local, state, and national levels. Joanna brings a wealth of FCS experience to the Board of Directors. |
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Megan Vincent Serving through March, 2025 Megan Vincent is a Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher and FCCLA Chapter Advisor at Fergus High School in Lewistown, Montana. A farm girl at heart from the MT/ND border, she credits her time volunteering abroad as a teacher at an elementary school in Haiti as a pivotal moment still positively impacting her personal and professional life. She is a proud MSU Bozeman graduate and spent many years working in state level leadership positions. Megan is excited to bring this experience to the Board of Director to continue to strengthen the opportunities provided by the organization.
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Susie Francis Serving through March, 2027 My name is Susie Francis, and I am the Culinary Director at Olivelle Bozeman, an upscale kitchen store that offers locally infused olive oils and vinegars, fine foods, kitchen equipment, and cooking classes. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University-Providence with a degree in Food & Beverage Industry Management Specializing in Culinary Arts in May of 2023. I was a Prostart competitor at Belgrade High School in 2019 and have always been passionate about the food and beverage industry. I am very excited to be a part of the Montana FCCLA Board of Directors to help inspire the leaders of tomorrow! |
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Beth Evenhuis Serving through March, 2027 I grew up outside of Oakland, California and ended up studying FCS Education at Montana State University for college. Fast forward a little bit, and after 3 years of teaching culinary arts and interior design classes at both high schools in Bozeman, it is time to start diving deeper in our FCS community in Montana. Joining the FCCLA Board is a perfect opportunity for me to learn all things FCCLA and generally how a board is run with a group of inspiring women. I love learning new things and seeing change happen, which I can help support during my time on the FCCLA Board. I look forward to making connections with the other board members to develop a stronger sense of community of Family and Consumer Science teachers here in Montana. |
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Jill Baumgardner, SEC Representative Serving through March, 2025 My name is Jill Baumgardner and I am a senior at Harlowton High School. I am currently serving as the Montana FCCLA State president and am so excited for this coming year. I am very honored to have an opportunity to represent the student body on the Board of Directors.
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Aiden Kramer, SEC Representative Serving through March, 2025 I grew up in San Francisco, California and had never heard of FCCLA until I moved to Montana, but as soon as I heard the first mention I fell in love. I have participated in FCCLA for only two years now, but they have been two great years for me. I am so excited to contribute my unique perspective to the board, and can’t wait to have an impact! |
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Nicole Wanago Ex-Officio Member Nicole Wanago, Ph.D. is the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher Educator at Montana State University. In this role, Nicole teaches coursework, serves on boards of directors, and coordinates professional development opportunities to train pre-professionals and connect practicing FCS educators to the profession’s philosophies, content, and practices in formal and community education settings. Her research focal areas are the Critical Science Approach and educator recruitment and retention.
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Gayla Randel Ex-Officio Member Gayla Randel, CFCS has been a classroom FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser before becoming the MT OPI FCS Specialist. As a past state officer, her passion for FCCLA is what led her into FCS Education and desire to play it forward by serving on the Montana FCCLA Board of Directors so more students could join FCCLA.
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Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes are available via email.
The annual 990 and financial documents of Montana FCCLA are available for review upon written request to the State Director at [email protected].
Interested in serving on the board?
Learn more about what it means to serve on the Montana FCCLA Board of Directors and how to apply here
