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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
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Amanda (Manny) Kemphues

 President

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Benjamin Kraus 

Board Member

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Michelle Blosser

​Treasurer

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Raquel De Melo

Board Member

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Maria Victoria (Mavi) Arias

Secrectary

Wild Executive
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Marguerite "Nikki" Taylor

Founder and Executive Director

Wild Staff
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Jessica Franks

Executive Coordinator

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Nancy Barron

Finance Coordinator

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Christina Contreras

Camp Program Coordinator

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Martha Garcia

Social Media Coordinator

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Janneth Galeno

Admin & Operations Assistant

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Telma Mohktarian

Social Media Assistant

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Juana Rosales

Social Media Assistant

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Lori-Ann Harper

Social Media Assistant

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Contributing Photographer

Wild Guides
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Karolina "Katt" Guzman

Wild Guide

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Judith Gonzalez

Wild Guide

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Nancy Vasquez

Wild Guide

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Krystyna Barger

Wild Guide

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Katie Canonico

Wild Guide

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Contact Us

support@wayoutwild.org 

Way Out Wild is a NonProfit Public Benefit Corporation and is currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. We are also pursuing a fiscal sponsorship to support tax-deductible giving. At this time, all donations are not tax-deductible.​​

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