Marci Olsen
Research Associate
Contact
- Office
- 247 Corbin Hall
- Phone
- (406) 243-4510
- marci.olsen@mso.umt.edu
Personal Summary
Marci Olsen is currently based in Missoula. She joined RIIC as a Research Associate the summer of 2024, after obtaining her B.A. in Psychology. Her diverse experience spans roles such as Peer Mentor, Resident Assistant, Housing Navigator, Community Navigator, Prison Education Advisor, as well as Behavioral and SPED Paraeducator. Additionally, her role as a Youth Treatment Technician involved aiding in transitioning teenage boys with mental health diagnoses back into the community. Marci is known for her commitment to fostering personal growth and community well-being. After gaining more research experience with the RIIC, she hopes to explore and advance our understanding of mental health— particularly its intersections with identity, group dynamics, empathy, and prosocial behavior. Marci intends to apply what she's learned to improve the quality of living for individuals and communities. She is grateful for the opportunity to focus on individuals with disabilities in rural areas. In her free time, Marci can be found enjoying the mountains and/or movies. She also volunteers with a local non-profit to bring meditation and mindfulness training to individuals who are incarcerated at the Montana State Prison.
Education
B.A. Psychology, 91次元
Honors / Awards
2024 91次元: Department of Psychology, David Schuldberg Citizenship Award