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Campus Ambassador Program

The MTCPA Campus Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for Montana college students to promote the accounting profession and MTCPA on their campuses. Ambassadors serve as a bridge between MTCPA and their peers, helping to increase awareness of career opportunities, student resources, and the benefits of MTCPA student membership.


Meet Your 2025 Campus Ambassadors

Tristen Holt
Montana Tech, Butte

Tristen discovered his passion for accounting after exploring business management and realizing the CPA path aligned better with his skills and community-driven goals. He’s excited to share with classmates that accounting offers rewarding opportunities and that earning a CPA opens even more doors.

An avid outdoorsman, Tristen spends his free time snowboarding, hiking, fishing, or reading to unwind. He loves Montana’s year-round beauty and brings a passionate energy to everything he does — especially his work as an MTCPA Campus Ambassador.

Brandi Ashford
University of Montana, Missoula

After supporting her husband’s military career and working as a veterinary technician, Brandi was ready for a new challenge that combined her love of numbers, organization, and helping others. Drawn to the flexibility and community impact of accounting, she’s now pursuing a career where she can help others with financial management and tax planning.

When she’s not studying, Brandi enjoys hiking, horseback riding, camping, and ski touring. She values the solitude of Montana’s outdoors and describes herself as reliable. As a Campus Ambassador, she hopes to help students gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in their careers.


What are Ambassadors expected to do?

  • Become a member of an accounting club at your university. (ex: Beta Alpha Psi, BAP/AFC)
  • Follow MTCPA on Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram.
  • Attend an orientation with an MTCPA membership engagement coordinator.
  • Complete monthly check-ins with your MTCPA coordinator
  • Direct accounting students to MTCPA career resources.
  • Promote free student membership to your peers.
  • Attend the MTCPA Annual Conference in June and suggest other students do the same. FREE attendance and per diem for travel.

What are the benefits of being an ambassador?

  • Develop your leadership style and skills
  • Boost your resume
  • Receive MTCPA swag
  • Access networking opportunities
  • Collect a $100 gift card of your choice at the end of your 1-year academic term
  • Be featured in MTCPA’s Student eNewsletter and all-member eConnect

Spots have been filled for the 25-26 academic year.