About me
I grew up in Oakville, attended High school at Oakville Trafalger High School. When I was in grade 9 I attended a experiential education program called Trailhead. We earned all the credits necessary for high school but we spent most of our time outside. This was my first real encounter with experiential education and where my passion for the outdoors was lit. I used to struggle in the education system and I learned tools to help me not only thrive at Trailhead, but also apply to text-book learning when I returned to my regular high school. I also learned the healing capabilities of nature as it was around that time my parents became separated which caused a lot of uncertainty in my life. I found how nature can be healing, therapeutic and grounding. I returned to the Trailhead program in grade 11, called Bronte Creek Project for that age range where my passion for the outdoors further developed and after presenters from Lakehead University's Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism program came to promote their program. They got me; hook, line and sinker
Lakehead University is in Thunder Bay, an 18 hour drive from Toronto so it was a complete fresh start for me. It was an odd feeling, at my school I was the only one interested in the outdoors or to attend Lakehead, and then I met my classmates, where everyone was the same as me, from the greater Toronto area and attended Outdoor Rec. Lakehead may be isolated compared to other schools in Ontario, but the trade off is incredible recreational opportunities close to town. I was able to meet incredible people who introduced me to so much of what is available, Rock and Ice climbing, white water canoeing, Surfing and much more. I learned the theory applied to programs like Trailhead, I gained the tools to create fun, safe and transformative experiences
Getting geared up for my first canoe trip, 7 days through Algonquin park
Making sure my camera is ready to capture my solo hike through Grand Canyons
After graduating I am now eager to look for opportunities where I can apply all the theory I've learnt to the real world. I'm looking for exciting opportunities that may push me out of my comfort zone. I'm looking for a place where I can put my skills to use but also I want to be always learning and growing.My ideal workspace is somewhere that has a strong sense of identity, where I'm doing meaningful work. It has an environment where I can grow. I'm trusted to make my own decisions.
13 hours into my first caving trip
Stretching my legs during my first summer away from home, at Horne Lake
Moments before taking the yard sale of my life in Zermatt, Switzerland
Hard at work during another Algonquin trip
One of many weekend winter camping trips
A sunny retreat to a cozy scouts cabin
The start of a 6 day white water canoe trip
Admiring the view from the notorious Dorion tower