Western New Mexico University Outdoor Program

My Current Professional Experience

I am the Outdoor Program Manager and an Adjunct Faculty of Outdoor Leadership at Western New Mexico University (WNMU). WNMU is a public, regional, liberal arts University located in Silver City, New Mexico; WNMU is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The Outdoor Program is the only co-curricular program at WNMU. Some of my roles as the Outdoor Program Manager are listed below.

• Design and facilitate an outdoor orientation for all incoming students.

• Design and lead a variety of adventure/outdoor experiences throughout the Southwest region. Some of the types of activities that I lead are listed below.

  • • • Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Caving, Skiing, Canyoneering, Natural History, Environmental ethics & literature, Backpacking, Hiking, Trail Running, Rockhounding, Whitewater Paddling, Kite Flying, Disc Golf, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, and more!

• I also manage the gear rental facility at WNMU (The Outpost).

  • • • Purchase, maintain, and rent gear to WNMU students and community members.

      • Supervise between 6-8 student workers who rent gear and assist in co-curricular programming.

• Collaborate with various departments and athletic teams for team building and other outdoor experiences.

As an Adjunct Faculty in Outdoor Leadership I teach, co-teach, and support a variety of courses including...

• OLST 2110 Skills for the Outdoor Leader

• OLST 1110 Introduction to Rock Climbing

• OLST 3050 Wilderness First Responder

• OLST 3000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership

I am deeply committed to the growth and sustainability of the WNMU Outdoor Program. Last year, (2023-2024) the Outdoor Program offered more co-curricular events and had more student engagement than the entire history of the Outdoor Program at WNMU. I look forward to continuing this work and sharing the joy and challenge of the outdoor with all students.