MEET OUR FOUNDATION STAFF
Melanie Skoyen, Managing Director
Melanie Skoyen, Managing Director
Melanie Skoyen joined the Foundation in July 2022.
Melanie is a Northern Alum and former Skylight Volleyball
player. Melanie brings strong work
ethics and great interpersonal skills to the foundation.
Angela Allestad, Outreach Coordinator
Angela Allestad joined the Foundation in January 2025. Angela has worked for Triangle Communications and Bullhook Community Health Center. She is also a Northern Alum! Angela will focus on community outreach and planning events. She also helps with the website and social media. She brings many years of public relations, marketing and communications experience.
Toni Pedersen, Director of Finance
Toni Pedersen stepped into the role of Director of Finance in November of 2020. An alum of MSU Northern ('97)
and originally from Wolf Point, MT, Toni brings her accounting and finance experience plus positive energy to the Foundation.
Marla Shulund, Director of Operations
Marla Shulund joined the Foundation in March 2022. Marla has worked for the Box Elder school district and prior to joining the Foundation, she was working at the Havre Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Northern Alum! Marla works both accounts payables & receivables, scholarships, as well as office operations and management.
