
Our Team
Behind every adventure, every summit, and every moment of transformation is a team of people who believe in the power of the wild. Our team is more than just guides and leaders. We are visionaries, risk-takers, nurturers, and trailblazers who pour our hearts into creating safe, empowering, and unforgettable experiences in nature.
From our Board Members to our Wild Executives and all the way to our Wild Staff & Guides, each member of this team carries the spirit of adventure and the commitment to community. We show up not only to lead hikes or plan trips, but to champion resilience, growth, and sisterhood in the outdoors.
This page is where you’ll meet the people who make Way Out Wild possible. These are the women and allies who guide, support, dream, and dedicate themselves to helping others discover their strength on the trail. Together, we are building more than an organization. We are building a movement.
Wild Board Members

Amanda (Manny) Kemphues
President

Benjamin Kraus
Board Member

Michelle Blosser
Treasurer

Raquel De Melo
Board Member

Maria Victoria (Mavi) Arias
Secretary
Wild Executives

Marguerite "Nikki" Taylor
Founder and Executive Director

Carolina Montero
Director of Operations
Wild Staff

Jessica Franks
Backpacking Program Manager

Christina Contreras
Camping Program Manager

Martha Garcia
Social Media Manager

Nancy Barron
Finance Coordinator

Katie Canonico
Executive Coordinator

Krystyna Barger
Visual Content & Brand Coordinator

Judith Gonzalez
Hiking Guide Coordinator

Janneth Galeno
Admin & Operations Assistant

Telma Mohktarian
Social Media Assistant

Juana Rosales
Promotions Team

Contributing Photographer
Wild Guides

Karolina "Katt" Guzman
Wild Guide

Lori-Ann Harper
Wild Guide

Nancy Vasquez
Wild Guide

Karla Avalos
Wild Guide