Emma grew up boating around the Salish Sea on an old wooden fishing dory every summer.

After heading off to school, where she worked as a volunteer lifeboat operator off the coast of Wales, she eventually got a Masters in Education in Environmental Education.

She is passionate about getting kids outside to explore this incredible place!

Brian is a 6th grade teacher, saltwater and high-country enthusiast. Growing up in close proximity to Pennsylvania rivers, lakes, and Appalachian mountains, he spent his free time "messing about in boats" and backpacking into our eastern high-country.

His admirable Boy Scout leaders taught a code of outdoor ethics, leadership values and survival skills and he aims to pass these along in our programs.

Paul is a mental health counselor working in the San Juan Islands who believes in the healing power of connection to nature and adventuring.

Paul has co-led many student international service trips, has been a commercial fisherman, a wilderness guide, and a carpenter.

Paul has a strong passion for facilitation of coming of age experiences for teens.