Residence Life Staff

Shaydean Saye

Director of Residence Life
Office: 406.657.1051
Email: shaydean.saye@rocky.edu

Strengths: Restorative - Achiever - Includer - Responsibility - Woo 

Elli  Martysz

Area Coordinator
Email: elli.martysz@rocky.edu

Strengths: Strategic, Communicator, Analytical, Futuristic, Achiever

Sarah Summerson

Area Coordinator
Email: sarah.summerson@rocky.edu

Strengths: Intellection - Input - Strategic - Learner - Empathy

Hana Culpepper-Baker

Assistant Residence Hall Director
Email: hana.culpepperbaker@rocky.edu
Hometown: Whitefield, Maine
Major: Psychology and Communications
Year: Senior
Favorite thing about RMC: The close community.
Advice: Join in on any and every activity you can get involved with!
Strengths: Includer, Developer, Restorative, Input, Belief

Mya Winters

Assistant Residence Hall Director
Email: mya.winters@rocky.edu
Hometown: Glendive, Montana
Major: Art
Year: Senior
Favorite thing about RMC: The strong RMC community.
Advice: Go to class - and if you feel yourself falling behind or struggling don't be afraid to speak up and ask for help.
Strengths: Input, Achiever, Strategic, Individualization, Ideation

Lily Buchanan

Hometown: Thompson Falls, Montana
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: The community.
Advice: When in doubt talk and reach out.
Strengths: Achiever, Learner, Focus, Futuristic, Restorative

Sarah Drum

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major: Equine Science with Pre-Vet Concentration
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: The professors (specifically Amy Nueman)!
Advice: If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out to your professor and other resources for help!
Strengths: Input, Strategic, Restorative, Developer, Learner 

James Evans

Hometown: Adelanto, California
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: The small class sizes.
Advice: Never forget why you decided to go to college. It is in your power to get your degree. 

Nick Friesen

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
Major: Business and Computer Science
Year: Senior
Favorite thing about RMC: The community and smaller class sizes.
Advice: Show up to class. That is 90% of the battle.
Strengths: Adaptability, Responsibility, Deliberative, Belief, Developer 

LaQuante "Q" Harris

Hometown: Fresno, California
Major: Psychology 
Year: Senior
Favorite thing about RMC: Football!
Advice: Get Involved! 

Abigail Peterson

Hometown: Laurel, Montana
Major: Theatre
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: The peaceful walks on campus. I feel so safe and it’s so beautiful outside.
Advice: Just show up to class. Your worst fears about failure are guaranteed if you don’t show up.
Strengths: Commander, Deliverer, Empathizer, Coach, Optimist 

Sierra Peterson

Hometown: Mt. Cory, Ohio
Major: Biology & Business
Year: Senior 
Favorite thing about RMC: Amazing professors/faculty that make you feel a sense of community and family.
Advice: Give yourself grace.
Strengths: Context, Significance, Input, Responsibility, Deliberative 

Mary Thompson

Hometown: Billings, Montana
Major: Biology
Year:Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: The community.
Advice: Never give up!
Strengths: Learner, Input, Achiever, Responsibility, Self-Assurance

Matthew Swan

Hometown: Hailey, Idaho
Major: Enviornmental Science
Year: Senior
Favorite thing about RMC: The community - everyone is open and nice.
Advice: Try to be as active as possible at on-campus events to get the most out of college.
Strengths: Deliberative, Empathy, Includer, Futuristic, Learner