Emily Creasia is a senior this year at UM, majoring in journalism with minors in International Development Studies and Arabic.  Creasia is very interested in news, history, stories and cultures from Montana and all over the world.  In her free time, Creasia likes spending time outside, working out and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

emily.creasia@umontana.edu

Emily Wendler is an environmental journalism graduate student at UM. She discovered her affinity for radio journalism last semester while doing a rather large investigative piece for Montana Public Radio about the MSTI transmission line. She believes that radio reaches more people, and hopes to work in the field some day. Besides holding microphones in people’s faces, Emily likes to ride her bike and cook. She is very in to agriculture and plans to work on a farm this summer. Her Master thesis will hopefully revolve around agricultural policy and the local food system. 

emily.wendler@umontana.edu

Jamie is a  5-year journalism student at the University of Montana.  He tends to think of of himself as a senior, just with more experience. He's enjoyed taking all the journalism classes throughout the years, especially being involved in projects like "Montana Journal," "Business: Made in Montana," the student documentary, and, of course, "The Footbridge Forum."


jamie.bedwell@umontana.edu

Jackie Coffin is a Broadcast Journalism and Spanish student at the
University of Montana. Jackie has created a number of video and radio
packages ranging from breaking news to sports, features and human
interest. She has worked for a number of non-profit organizations and
including work as a reporter at KBGA college radio station.

As a native Montanan, more specifically a native Missoulian, Jackie
loves to backpack, ride her bike and play ice hockey. Although she
specializes in Latin American Studies, Jackie is interested in
traveling to many parts of the world.


                                                                           jackie.coffin@umontana.edu 

 A  junior majoring in broadcast journalism and minoring in Spanish, Jonathon grew up in southern California, first in Newbury Park and then in Frazier Park. In addition to his work at the School of Journalism, Jonathon works part-time as a videographer. When he is not working, he spends his time reading, hiking, bicycling, and otherwise enjoying his time in Missoula. 

jonathon.ambarian@umontana.edu 

Josh grew up in the windy city of Livingston, Montana. It was there that he discovered his love of broadcasting at the age of fifteen. He has been commissioned to do several play by play announcing gigs for Livingston’s high school teams. Three years ago he was asked to produce a podcast for jamsnetwork.com, a small internet radio station out of Connecticut. When he is not podcasting he works as a videographer and is an avid lover of film, food and playing Madden. 

joshua.nierstheimer@umontana.edu 

If Mike Powell told you that he grew up in Helena, Mont., his closest friends would argue that he has yet to grow up anywhere. Mike is currently somewhere between his Junior and Senior years as an R-TV student at The University of Montana. He is a music freak who has wanted some kind of career in music or radio for more than 20 years, and has recorded radio advertisements for his previous employer in Helena. He has also eagerly D.J.’d wedding receptions and birthday parties for some of his friends.

michael.powell@umontana.edu

Clark is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism. Clark grew up in Billings, Montana and spent his childhood listening to A Prairie Home Companion and daydreaming. While radio journalism is his main focus, Clark is currently interning for Mamalode Magazine and learning the ins and outs of graphic design. On any given day, you can find Clark in a variety of coffee shops, listening to podcasts and thinking about what to make for dinner. 


clark.hodges@umontana.edu