Yellowstone Aids Project

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United Way - Community Partner

Montana Nonprofit Association

Angelwith

Billings, Montana
2906 1st Avenue
N. Suite 200, 59101
406-245-2029
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Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Staff

Dean Wells

Executive Director of the Yellowstone AIDS Project

A native of Eastern Montana, Dean graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University in Bozeman. After that, he moved to Washington State where he spent over 15 years working with nonprofit organizations and became a member of various Boards of Directors as well as a frequent speaker at statewide conferences. During this time, he also received a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and gained experience in nonprofit management.

After deciding to return to Eastern Montana, Dean was excited to learn about an opening with Yellowstone AIDS Project due to his belief in the organization’s mission. After meeting the quality staff and Board Members, he was happy to accept the position of Executive Director. Dean believes in the ability of the organization to empower individuals as well as the entire community.

Cass Staton

Program Associate

Cass has joined us as our new program associate. She is a MSU-Billings graduate and a returned Peace Corps volunteer. She supports both our prevention and client service programs; as well as organizing our World AIDS day benefit. She is excited to get to know our community partners and clients. Cass is committed the Yellowstone Aids Project’s mission of HIV/AIDS awareness and client services.

Becky Taylor

Client Service Coordinator

Becky Taylor believes that we each have the power to be the change we want to see in the world and that belief has led to her involvement in PFLAG, Montana Pride Network, Seeker’s Harbor Faith Community, AIDSpirit, and Not in Our Town.  She is thrilled to be part of the team at YAP and looking forward to getting to know all of the clients.  Part of her role is to connect clients with resources at YAP and in the community.

Erin Seidel

Prevention Coordinator

Erin believes that we have to be today, the person we wish to be tomorrow. She is excited to join the YAP team and is committed to the prevention and education of HIV/AIDS in the community.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. Throughout college, she partnered with various non-profits in the Bismarck community to help increase awareness and education.

After moving to Billings, Erin was excited to get involved in the community. She is excited to work with teen mentors, volunteers, local organizations, and the YAP staff to help make a positive difference in the community.