Board Member Application

At MQA, our mission is to uplift the safety, identity, and well-being of LGBTQIA2s+ and BIPOC people across rural and tribal Montana by providing culturally responsive advocacy and care and community-driven programs that build long-term relationships and resilience. We do justice oriented work through community care: removing barriers, reducing harm, and building community led pathways to safety, stability, and belonging across rural and tribal Montana.

Primary Activities:
- Therapy Services: Providing inclusive mental health therapy
- Rapid STI Testing: Offering accessible STI screening services.
- Housing Support
- Case Management: Connecting individuals with essential social services, housing, and healthcare resources.
- Research Studies: Conducting studies to address health disparities.
- Community Education & Outreach: Hosting workshops, webinars, and events to raise awareness about health and social issues.
Applicant Information
Full Name*
Current Occupation/Title:*
Email*
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Phone Number*
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What city/town/reservation do live? If you live out of state, what is your connection to Montana?*
Professional & Community Background
Briefly describe your professional experience:*
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What other community activities or volunteer work are you currently involved in*
Interest and Fit
Why are you interested in joining our board?*
The Bylaws state directors must support the mission and reside in or have a significant connection to Montana. Please describe your connection to the community MQA serves.*
How does our mission resonate with your personal or professional values?*
What specific skills or resources do you feel you can contribute to the board?*
The board retains several portfolios of focus for board members including but not limited to Strategy Planning, Fundraising Development, and Outreach Coordination. Please indicate which of these areas you feel you could most contribute to, and how. If the area of interest is not listed above, please detail what you would like to work on as a board member?*
Commitments and Expectations
Time Commitment: Are you able to commit an allotted time (no more than 5 hours as a standard) per month for board meetings and committee work?*
What days and time of days are you available for meetings, and participation in potential committees (e.g. Governance, Finance, Program Development)?*
Conflict Of Interest
Do you have any personal or professional affiliations that might present a conflict of interest? If you are uncertain if an affiliation would be a conflict of interest or not, feel free to list it here just in case:*
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Applicant Information

Professional & Community Background

Interest and Fit

Commitments and Expectations

Conflict Of Interest