Outdoor Trip Leaders
Valerie Regner
Director
Education/Qualifications
I have a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from Sacramento
State University and 15 years of Challenge Course
experience. I am also a certified Level 2 ACCT Facilitator.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It just smells better out there.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Karaoke, dancing, and staying away from social media.
Noble Mahan
Outdoor Trip Leader, Youth Camp Counselor, and Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Recreation Administration
minor
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
Backpacking!
Stephanie Galvan
Youth Camp Counselor, Outdoor Trip Leader, and Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Rec Parks and Tourism Admin, Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Certified, River Rescue certified, Adult and Pediatric First
Aid/CPR/AED, and 2 years working at the Challenge Center and will
start as a Camp Counselor this summer.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because I get into a peaceful mindset. My
body and inner self get to recharge and heal. I also love seeing
the beautiful view.
Cristal Gurrola Lopez
Youth Camp Cousoler and Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Communication Sciences & Disorders, Wilderness First Aid, and CPR
Certified
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
White water rafting
Cindy Hernandez
Outdoor Trip Leader and Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Favorite things to do outdoors?
Hiking and paddle boarding!
Gjia Ayson
Outdoor Trip Leader, Youth Camp Counselor, and Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
BA in Psychology, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite things to do outdoors?
ANYTHING outdoors and I’m there! You can do anything indoors,
outdoors!
Angelina Fanning
Outdoor Trip Leader, Youth Camp Counselor & Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Degree in Health Science and Recreation Therapy
CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
Caving, because I love hanging with bats :D!
Veronica Jauregui Vaca
Outdoor Trip Leader and Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Degree in Recreation Therapy
CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite things to do outdoors?
Hiking and paddle boarding!
Geoff Luoma
Program Coordinator
Education/Qualifications
BS in Environmental Studies, Wilderness First Responder
Why do you love the outdoors?
The wilderness is an abundant source of energy that is
ever-giving of lessons and opportunities. I love the outdoors
because Mother Earth constantly welcomes us into the
all-expanding and joyous power of now.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Pulling granite, riding my bicycle & throwing a frisbee
Helen Lester
Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Studying Geology. WFR, Switft water, and SAR Trained.
Why do you love the outdoors?
“I love the outdoors bc of the mystery of why it is what
it is and is what I study. But I also just love to play”
Three Favorite Hobbies
Climbing, playing guitar, and rocks
Annaleise Smith
Outdoor Trip Leader & Youth Camp Counselor
Qualifications/Education: Pursuing B.A in Communication Studies, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why Do you love the outdoors? I love the outdoors because it connects us with ourselves, others and Mother Nature. Every adventure creates meaningful and life-long memories. Adventure is out there!
What are your 3 favorite hobbies? Backpacking, growing plants, and petting Chicken (my cat)