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 team to help move Missoula forward sustainably! When not in the office, Shanti can be found on the dance floor, exploring trails with her husband and their dog, or simply enjoying a fresh cup of coffee.  

Built to Last Fitness:
WWM’s strength and mobility coach
Kali Sudbrook, owner of Beachside Interiors Custom Gym Design & Remodeling in California and creator of the Built to Last fitness program for contractors & trades people.

With 12 years experience as a fitness director at UC Irvine, Kali switched her career focus to become a licensed B-2 Remodeling Contractor and Interior Designer. Kali has a unique approach to designing fitness spaces and a unique perspective into the world of the hard physical labor that comes with working in construction. By understanding both the “how” when it comes to designing fitness spaces, as well as the “why” as it pertains to the psychology and functional use of a body within the space. 

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