The mtaeyc Executive Board provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance for the affiliate. We are deeply committed to the values and beliefs that hold a high standard for quality in early childhood.

Board members are elected by the affiliate’s membership, with positions lasting for 2 year terms. The Executive Board is comprised of the Executive Director, President, President-elect or Past President depending on which seat is occupied, Vice President, Membership Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Executive Board Officers

Photograph of Dana Lozier

President

Dana Lozier
Photograph of Hannah Danzer

Vice President

Hannah Danzer
Photograph of JeAnne Faris

Membership Chair

JeAnne Faris
Photograph of Jill Caine

Treasurer

Jill Caine
Photograph of Sheryl Hutzenbiler

Secretary

Sheryl Hutzenbiler
Photograph of Rhiannon Shook

Executive Director

Rhiannon Shook

Chapter Reps

    Billings

    Nicole Moberly
    Tina Pilon

    Flathead

    Emily Dugan
    April Haller

    Missoula

    Clarke McGibben
    Kristin Horjsi

    Helena

    Mary Jane Standaert

Misc. Board Members

  • Best Beginnings Advisory Council
  • MT Early Care & Education Career Development Advisory
  • NAEYC Affiliate Council
  • Early Childhood Partnership for Professional Development
  • Montana Advocates for Children (MAC)