Work with a Career Education Coach

Cim works primarily with graduate students navigating career transitions, professional identity, and next-step decision making. 

She holds a B.A. from Swarthmore College, a Ph.D. from Indiana University, and a master’s degree in Learning Technology from the University of St. Thomas. Her academic training grounds her work in inquiryand reflection, while her professional experience helps students translate advanced scholarly thinking into a wide range of career possibilities. 

Over the course of her career, Cim broadened her path beyond traditional academic roles into learning design, onboarding, and professional development across industries including technology, life sciences, cybersecurity, and higher education. Through this work, she partnered closely with new hires, managers, and senior leaders—giving her a nuanced, real-world understanding of today’s workplace and the skills, mindsets, and stories that resonate most with employers. 

Cim brings both lived experience and deep empathy to coaching conversations, particularly for graduate students who are exploring multiple directions, reframing their expertise, or navigating periods of transition. She believes careers are rarely linear and that clarity often emerges through thoughtful reflection, experimentation, and dialogue. 

In coaching sessions, Cim focuses on helping students gain clarity, articulate their strengths, and move forward with confidence and intention in an evolving professional landscape. 

Outside of work, Cim enjoys long walks, movement-based classes, and exploring a wide range of texts—academic, creative, and otherwise—that spark curiosity and new ways of thinking.

Kristen grew up on a working cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon where she was introduced to hard work early in life – by age 11 she was running a tractor and rake in the hay fields! She enjoyed the lifestyle and learning that came along with ranching alongside her family. She attended Oregon State University (another land grant university!) and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. She spent a year working at an assisted living facility before moving to Washington, DC where she received her Master’s Degree in Public Health from George Washington University. In 2019, Kristen and her husband and three children moved to Bozeman to pursue career opportunities and enjoy the amazing Southwestern Montana lifestyle.

Kristen’s experiences have helped her understand how to collaborate, communicate and problem-solve with people. She has engaged with diverse groups and populations throughout her career and enjoys connecting with them all. She is excited to continue this engagement with students at MSU as they navigate the world of higher education and transition to their next steps in her role as a career education coach. Her varied career and life experiences in agriculture, youth coaching, public health, event management and planning, and education help her connect with students across many different areas of interest.

Kristen enjoys spending time with her family in her spare time. They enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping together. She also enjoys fitness, reading, volunteering her time for the Alzheimer’s Association and in Bozeman’s public schools, and cheering on her kids at sporting events.

After a 35-year career as an environmental and natural resource scientist, Tracy is excited to now support and empower college students with tools, strategies, mindsets, relevant resources, and helpful feedback as they navigate career planning. She believes strongly that a fulfilling career, with all its twists and turns, adds immeasurably to a fulfilling life.

In her role as a consultant scientist, Tracy mentored and trained college-aged students in the areas of field investigations, data analysis, and developing recommendations – all to produce high-quality natural resource investigation reports for clients. From this experience, she understands students’ need for support and information on how to navigate their unique career path. She is thrilled to work with this age-group through MSU AYCSS.

Tracy has lived in Bozeman since 1990 and enjoys ALL of Montana’s natural resources—especially the snow! She has an M.S. in Land Rehabilitation from Montana State University (1999) and a B.S. in Forestry from Michigan State University (1984).

Molly is a Career Education Coach dedicated to helping students explore their passions and unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of experience in education—including roles as a teacher, principal, school leadership coach, and school board member—she views each student as an individual with unique talents. She’s continually inspired by the creativity, resilience, and ingenuity of students at MSU.

Molly’s diverse background includes founding KIPP Bayview Academy, a middle school in San Francisco, and coaching principals for Aspire Public Schools. She holds an MBA and an MA in Education from Stanford University, which deepens her ability to support students in their academic and career pursuits.

Originally from Evergreen, Colorado, Molly has lived in Bozeman since 2021 with her family. When she's not coaching, she enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, reading, cooking, and tackling jigsaw puzzles.