April 4-6 2025
Redefine Your Narrative: The Leadership Workshop for LGBTQIA+ College Students and Recent Graduates From Across the Rocky Mountain West
April 4-6, 2025
University of Montana Campus: Missoula, MT
Leading Out West: What To Expect
Experience 2.5 days of self-discovery and leadership development
Share your life-story and understand yourself better
Develop a clearer understanding of your abilities
Channel your life and career aspirations
Build a community of peers and mentors
Meet people like you in the workshop and the community
Expenses paid
Beautiful and welcoming University of Montana campus and city of Missoula
Additional Resources
Build Your Own Table
Rather than continuously ask for a seat at other people’s table, start to think about building your own and then ask those you would like to be with you to have a seat at it.
Throw the Rope Down
Though we’re only in year three: we are seasoned enough to say we have an incredible Leading Out West alumni network. These are focused and career driven members of the LGBTQ+ community that have cleared paths for those next in line.
Deeply Personal
Whether you’re attending as a group from the University of Idaho, or you’re traveling solo and hoping your ‘03 Subaru Outback makes it to Missoula: Leading Out West is deeply personal and personalized for the individual.
No More Hiding. Shed Unwanted Layers. Discover Your Authentic Self
At Leading Out West we share our life stories. The ups and downs. The formidable experiences from childhood and adolescence that have shaped you.
Learn to Lead
You will develop a deeper understanding of your own abilities. You’ll learn how to identify within yourself the strengths you have.
Want To Learn More?
Dr. Jason Triche, Program Director: jason.triche@umontana.edu
Support Leading Out West
Interested in sponsoring a participant or supporting Leading Out West?
April 4-6 2025
Renowned leadership workshop focused on providing real-life experiences for the queer community in the Rocky Mountain West
Why Your Donation Matters
Your generosity directly supports the next generation of LGBTQIA+ leaders through the University of Montana's Leading Out West workshop. By donating, you are investing in tomorrow's innovators, problem-solvers, and change-makers.
Leading Out West gives students the tools to succeed. Your contribution fuels their growth and helps them unlock their full potential.
Your Gift At Work
Your donation is an investment in the LGBTQIA+ leaders of tomorrow. Private funds support the costs of:
The personal growth and leadership development program
Learning experiences for LGBTQIA+ college students
Housing, meals, and travel
Want to Learn More?
Visit our event page to see the full details of this year's workshop