Meet the Staff

The OW staff are a team of students made up of O.W.L.S and S.E.A.L.S who work to create, organize, promote, and implement OW trips and programs for the student body at UWB. We recognize the barriers to entry outdoors are lack of education and experience, equipment expenses, transportation requirements and a lack of welcoming or inclusive communities. The OW Program seeks to break these barriers for students through program offerings and the Outdoor Gear Shop. The Outdoor Gear Shop (“Nest”) is a welcoming space that serves as a hub for students to access free outdoor gear rental and general education about trips and services from the OW staff. 

Outdoor Wellness Leaders (OWLS): Plan and lead off campus excursions. They are highly trained and hold WFA and CPR/First AID/AED certifications. Some OWLS also specialize in different types of recreation such as climbing, skiing, survival skills and more.

Student Educators and Activities Leaders (SEALS): Help with grassroots marketing efforts for OW on campus, work in the NEST Gear Shop, support OWLs on trips and build out educational components for both on and off campus programs and trips.


Meet the 2024-2025 Outdoor Wellness Staff!

Gabriel- Outdoor Wellness Leader

Gabriel is a 2ndt-year OWL and a senior at Cascadia pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices. He loves to help others feel welcome and included in outdoor spaces and is looking forward to making fun, shared memories. He hopes to attend grad school next year and pursue further education in terrestrial ecology. Gabriel is excited to share his passion for the outdoors with curious and open-minded individuals! Some of his favorite activities include backpacking, canoeing, trail running, Vipassana meditation, climbing, and skiing.

Rileigh- Program Manager: Outdoor Wellness


Interested in becoming an OWL or a SEAL?

Our team is currently full for the 2024-2025.

Check back for hiring updates in Spring 2025.