Frankie grew up in Ohio and began backpacking the Appalachian region in high school. This passion for the outdoors led to a role as the Trips Program Manager for the Ohio State University’s Outdoor Adventure… Frankie Carsione

Born in South Korea and raised in the vibrant urban energy of Hong Kong and Seoul, Kyle has always navigated the world through a global lens. His journey with ARCC began as a student on… Kyle Hagerstrom

Peter was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up mostly in the Chicago area. Ever since he can remember, he has loved the outdoors, adventure, and wildlife. In high school he worked at a nature… Peter Crawford

Emily Nephrateus Staley (Tseníjíkíní nishłį, Totsoni’ báshishchíín, Tó’áhaní dashicheii, Ta’néészahnii dashinálí). Emily Nephrateus Staley is of the Honey Comb Rock/Cliff Dweller People, and born of the Big Water People, Near the Water are her Maternal… Em Staley

Bailey grew up in Austin, Texas, and studied supply chain management at the University of Memphis, where she also competed in cross country and track. She later earned her Master’s in Sustainability from the University… Bailey Kennemer

Morgan grew up in Park City, UT and is currently living in Boise, ID. She attended Colorado State University where she studied Secondary Science Education and minored in Spanish. After graduating from University, Morgan was… Morgan Fisher

Coming from a multicultural background, Nicole’s love of traveling came at a young age—her father is from India and her mother from Argentina. She was born and raised in Austin, Texas where she also attended… Nicole Dhar

Aly, a.k.a. Gator, grew up as a child in Maryland and as an adult in the Carolinas. She received her B.S. in Marine Science from the University of South Carolina, where she found her love… Aly Topscher

Ash grew up in Tennessee and has been living in California for the last several years. She spent several years getting her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Therapy and practiced as a therapist before… Ash Whitaker

Maycie is originally from Iowa where she spent every summer at Girl Scout camp developing her love of nature and outdoor recreation. In 2022, she moved to Oregon to attend Southern Oregon University where she… Maycie Stanbro