THINKING OUTSIDE

Thinking Outside is about the intersection of my worlds - where the outdoors and youth development meet. I want to help create and implement life changing programs, and to help them get the organizational and financial support they need to thrive. I bring a unique perspective that incorporates my experiences in the classroom, nonprofits, foundations and boards... I am passionate about kids and the outdoors, in particular, the transformation that takes place when you mix effective youth development approaches and outdoor education. For the past eight years this passion guided my approach to grantmaking and the design of strategic initiatives that sought to bring funding to essential programs and to address systemic barriers that keep youth from getting outdoors. I bring to my work four areas of focus: nonprofit, philanthropy, outdoor education and youth development... Recommended more than $13 million in grant awards to more than 180 organizations throughout Central and Northern..