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!"
Marieke Jeffrey (She/her)
"My favorite thing about being in the outdoors is spending time getting to know the unique ecosystems all around us by learning to pay attention to the relationships and interactions that connect all of their parts and human communities! I love backpacking, swimming, paddleboarding, biking, and hanging out with my friends outside!"
Bike Technicians
Toby Galson (He/him)
"I love being outside because I have the space to be who I want to be."
Lucie Salsbury (She/her)
"I love the outdoors because it makes you feel small and infinite all in the same moment. It’s a space to gather, share experiences and connect with the earth and be entirely who you are."
Gordon Stempson
Coordinators
Kora Heintz (She/her)
Excursions Co-Coordinator
"My favorite thing about the outdoors is the peaceful quietness of the mountain in the morning during/after a good snowstorm when you take the first pow laps."
Contact Info: Excursions Co-coordinator 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 Email
Ella Erickson (She/her)
Equipment & Bike Shop Coordinator
Contact Info: Equipment & Bike Shop Coordinator Email
Sesina Negasi (She/her)
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Contact Info: Marketing & Events 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."
Jack Harding (He/him)
"My favorite thing about the outdoors is venturing to the most remote of places and seeing views so few people have seen!"
Natalie Arthur (She/her)
"The people, the laughs, and finding comfort in the discomfort encompass much of what I love so much about the outdoors!"
Sophia Langdon (She/they)
"I love to swim in cold water, paint with watercolors, and find native plants!"
Stirling Thornburgh (He/him)
"I love the outdoors because it presents new ways to grow and think, inspires awe through nature’s incredible beauty, and provides serenity."
Bella Mueller (She/her) (Also our Yoga Instructor!)
"Silly or serious, I feel the most myself when I am outside. I love to backpack and ski in the mountains, search for plants and birds, and paddle from the rivers to the seas."
Iyah Kaltman-Kron
Isaac Becker
Mace Perrin
Josh Bennion
Sedona Murdock
Kayla Bourgeois
Dillon Kochhar
Vivian Foley
Sydney Wolfson
Hannah Eide
Dylan Cole
Bridget Lane
Finch Logan
Bella Mueller
Professional Staff
Wesley Heredia
Viking Outdoor Recreation Program Manager
Contact Info: Viking Outdoor Recreation Program Manager Email
Stu Montgomery
Assistant Director of Viking Outdoor Recreation
Contact Info: Assistant Director of Viking Outdoor Recreation Email
