Department of Social Work

Muskadee L. Montano, MSW
Coordinator
Office: BohH 218
Phone: 726-7497
E-mail: mmontano@d.umn.edu

Muskadee L. Montano is the Student Support Coordinator for Center for Regional and Tribal Child Welfare Studies in the Department of Social Work. She is responsible for the recruitment, support and tracking of all child welfare scholars. She began working for American Indian Projects part time in the fall of 2005 as an assistant and was hired on as a coordinator for American Indian Projects in October of 2006, transitioning to her current position in August of 2008. For the Spring 2007 and 2008 semesters Ms. Montano served as an adjunct instructor for the department teaching Health in American Indian Communities (2007) and American Indians and Social Policy (2008).

Muskadee holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Gogebic Community College, a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Northern Michigan University, and a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She has done professional work in the substance abuse and education fields. Her professional areas of interest include chemical dependency, mental health, youth resiliency and program administration.

Muskadee is an enrolled member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe. She currently resides in Duluth with her significant other and their young daughter. When not working, Muskadee enjoys spending time with family, attending powwows, and participating in other cultural events.