Credentials
& Experience

30+ Years of Leadership
Guiding communities and individuals through growth, learning, and transformation

  • Transformational Wilderness Guide & Empowerment Coach
    School of Lost Borders
    – Big Pine, CA / 2019

  • National Board Certified Teacher
    National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
    – National, U.S. | 2006–2016

  • Master’s Degree in Teaching
    University of Washington
    – Seattle, WA | 2002

  • Bachelor of Arts in Adventure Education
    Prescott College
    – Prescott, AZ | 2000

  • General Studies
    Western Washington University
    – Bellingham, WA | 1993–1994

  • Founder & Educator
    Evergreen Holistic Coaching &
    Susan Elizabeth – The Treehouse Art Studio

  • Director & Steering Committee Lead
    Washougal Studio Artists

  • Board Member
    Educational and environmental nonprofit organizations

  • Recreation Planner & Facilitator
    Community-based programs

  • Curriculum Developer & Trainer
    Youth and adult learning

  • Public School Educator

  • Nonprofit Event Facilitator

  • Youth Empowerment Coach & Guide

  • Adventure Education Guide & Curriculum Designer

  • Educational Trainer