Staff

Front Desk

Willow Kruta Nichols (She/they)

"My favorite thing about the outdoors is how it can bring people together and foster new connections to community and the landscape!"

Bike Technicians

Toby Galson (He/him)

"I love being outside because I have the space to be who I want to be."

Gordon Stempson

Coordinators

Alex Kowalik (Any pronouns)

Excursions Co-Coordinator

"Being a part of the Outdoor Center means I can help others grow and build confidence in beautiful settings while going on EPIC adventures. Bike-packing, rock climbing, and mountaineering are my top outdoor sports and I’m always down to share information and talk about them!"

Contact Info: Excursions Co-Coordinator (1) Email

Dieder Van Lustenburg Maas (He/him)

Excursions Co-Coordinator

Being from the Midwest has given me an intense appreciation for the power of the natural spaces we share in and around Bellingham. Some of the things which have made me who I am today include organics, cooking, health, music, aesthetics, running, learning, and of course… outdoor recreation! I am beyond stoked to be a part of the OC’s incredible community, helping ALL people access the outdoors and the wonders that it has to offer.

Contact Info: Excursions Co-Coordinator (2) Email

Ella Erickson (She/her)

Equipment & Bike Shop Coordinator

Contact Info: Equipment & Bike Shop Coordinator Email

Sesina Negasi (She/her)

Marketing & Resources Coordinator

Contact Info: Marketing & Resources Coordinator Email

Trip Leaders

Emmett Elsom (He/him)

"My favorite thing about being in the outdoors is wondering about the natural systems around me, from the flow of water to the weather!"

Felix Kelly (He/him)

"The outdoors is where I feel most myself. Whether I'm on a long trail with a heavy pack, sitting quietly above a river, or riding a mountain bike trail, being outside strips away the noise and leaves just what actually matters. The mountains ask something real of you and give something real in return."