How did you decide to work for HIOBS?
-I’ve always loved the outdoors and in 2007 I took a semester course with HIOBS and really enjoyed the whole experience. After college a handful of my friends went on to work for Outward Bound and they always had such amazing stories from course; I just had to try it myself!
What is your role at HIOBS?
-I am the Head Logistics Coordinator
What do you like best about working for HIOBS?
-I enjoy watching the students grow; from the moment they get off the plane or out of the car, arriving at base, sailing away on a pulling boat, seeing them at resupply, all the way to watching them leave for home. It is such an amazing transformation to witness. Some start off nervous and some confident, but by the end they all have come together and have survived an expedition that they will remember forever!
What is your favorite or funniest HIOBS memory?
-I was on my semester course doing a section of white water canoeing. There was this tandem canoe which could be used as a solo boat or with two people. A friend and myself were trying to surf a wave and weren’t having the best of luck. We asked our instructor if he’d ever seen three people in one boat before, he replied, no but lets try it! And so he hopped in and the we all smacked our helmets together and went for it! It was so awesome, we held the wave for so long!
Choose one word to sum up HIOBS.
-Comradery
When you are not at work what do you enjoy doing?
-Outside of work I enjoy anything that involves the ocean: swimming, boating, or just being at the beach. I also enjoy hiking,canoeing and rock climbing. Really I just love being outside!
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
-I’ve spent over half my life in a tutu and ballet shoes and would choose to eat a plate of cupcakes and bacon over kale and granola any day!!!
Why should someone take an Outward Bound semester program?
-You get so much out of a semester course. You have time to really get focused and involved in what you are doing out in the field. You are constantly learning and applying what you are learning into your everyday ventures. All around its just a wonderful adventure; it may seem daunting to be away from the chaotic and fast paced world we are usually in but once you get out there and aren’t distracted by what’s trending on the internet you get to see how beautiful this world is and really experience it!