GRIT: Girls Representing In Trades:
WWM’s lead instructor, program & curriculum developer
Carpenter, craftswoman, business owner and graduate of the Missoula College of Industrial Tech. Building Science program in 2018, Nolee has been dedicated to teaching women and young girls tool skills and getting more women interested in trades work since the inception of GRIT: Girls Representing In Trades, in 2017. Her dedication to her craft, and her involvement in the Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation; working alongside Wolverine Boots through Project Bootstrap has afforded her opportunities to travel, build, and teach all over the country. Her work as a trades advocate and instructor has her featured in Forbes, This Old House, The Why We Build Podcast, Rural Builder, and The New York Times. Nolee was born and raised in Montana and currently lives in Lewistown.

Program Director at Climate Smart Missoula:
WWM’s clean energy expert
Shanti’s passion lies in communicating science creatively to effect lasting, positive change for healthier communities. She holds a master’s in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism from the University of Montana, where her work focused on covering climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Now, she’s delighted to be part of the Climate Smart Missoula team to help move Missoula forward sustainably! When not in the office, Shanti can be found on the dance floor, buried in a book, or simply enjoying a fresh cup of coffee.  

Built to Last Fitness:
WWM’s strength and mobility coach
Kali Sudbrook is a leader in gym design and construction, bringing a rare blend of expertise in fitness, building, and interior design. As the founder of Beachside Interiors Custom Home Gyms, she applies a deep understanding of functional movement to designing and building high-performance training spaces. From bespoke training studios to authentic boxing and martial arts setups, she ensures every gym is optimized for real results. Her approach combines expert craftsmanship with a deep knowledge of building science best practices. With a background as a fitness professional spanning over 20 years, she has also coached countless individuals to move better, train smarter, and build lasting strength. While no longer coaching full-time, Kali’s passion for movement still fuels her work. As the founder of, Built to Last Crew, her vision is to create app-based fitness programs for contractors, builders, and tradespeople. The principles of smart, sustainable training heavily influence how she designs each program to mitigate injury on the job, and help hardworking professionals stay strong and healthy for long lasting careers.

Jump Start Training & Development :
WWM’s gender equity & leadership coach

Shannon is an expert facilitator with deep expertise and experience working with young women in non-traditional fields. She brings a strong understanding of the unique challenges they face and have a proven track record of creating powerful learning experiences that build confidence, communication skills, and leadership capacity. Shannon creates a high-energy, interactive, and experiential training style that keeps sessions fun and engaging, ensuring participants are fully involved and leave with practical skills they can immediately apply.

Jump Start is led by Shannon Stober, a nationally recognized trainer, facilitator, and coach, who engages hundreds of individuals from around the country each year. Shannon believes that all of us is better than one of us, and what we do and how we do it are of equal importance.

Hone Architects +Builders :
WWM’s Framing and Carpentry Instructor
I started landscaping in Big Sky, MT and led a crew installing large-scale “hardscapes”. I moved to Missoula in 2020 and started with Hone A+B in April 2020 as a laborer/entry level carpenter.  I was fortunate to work with my mentor Will for two years framing large custom houses.  In 2022 I became a lead carpenter and started leading custom projects for Hone, which is what I still do today. Hone specializes in building energy-efficient custom homes.  I love everything green/natural building and building science :)  My background is traditional framing, but I do everything from framing to timber framing to finish carpentry.

GRIT: Girls Representing In Trades:
WWM’s Tool Skills & Safety Instructor
After years spent in and out of undergraduate programs at U of M, Cece found profound success at the Missoula College of Industrial Tech. Building Science Program. After graduating in 2023, she has worked in the construction industry as a fenestration specialist and a residential waterproofing installer. Cece has been an integral volunteer with GRIT; teaching young women tool and safety skills alongside a number of other talented women in the Missoula area