
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
Secrectary
Wild Executive

Marguerite "Nikki" Taylor
Founder and Executive Director
Wild Staff

Jessica Franks
Executive Coordinator

Nancy Barron
Finance Coordinator

Christina Contreras
Camp Program Coordinator

Martha Garcia
Social Media Coordinator

Janneth Galeno
Admin & Operations Assistant

Telma Mohktarian
Social Media Assistant

Juana Rosales
Social Media Assistant

Lori-Ann Harper
Social Media Assistant

Contributing Photographer
Wild Guides

Karolina "Katt" Guzman
Wild Guide

Judith Gonzalez
Wild Guide

Nancy Vasquez
Wild Guide

Krystyna Barger
Wild Guide

Katie Canonico
Wild Guide