Office Staff
Our dedicated, professional staff make it happen every day! If you are interested in employment at Wilderness Inquiry, click here.
Shannon Blackmer
As the Adventure Sales & Marketing Manager, Shannon works on sales initiatives and marketing programs for Wilderness Inquiry to create opportunities for more people and… More»
Maggie Brakke
As the Staffing & Training Coordinator, Maggie supports the recruiting and hiring of Wilderness Inquiry seasonal staff. She also plans and assists in seasonal training… More»
Trevor Delamater
As the Extended Adventures Program Manager, Trevor assists with the operations and coordination of multi-day Wilderness Inquiry programming. He directs and leads extended canoe, kayak,… More»
Kyeh Demba
As the Finance and Human Resources Manager Kyeh brings a background and an education in business to Wilderness Inquiry. In this role, she works closely… More»
Julie Edmiston
As the Senior Development Officer, Julie connects corporate, foundation, and individual donors with opportunities to support Wilderness Inquiry programs. She has worked in a variety… More»
Alicia Highland
As the Engagement & Stewardship Manager, Alicia supports donor stewardship, engagement initiatives, and relationship-building strategies that connect individuals, families, and organizations to Wilderness Inquiry’s mission… More»
Nell Holden
As the Business Administration Director, Nell ensures all Wilderness Inquiry business functions run smoothly so participants and staff can focus on the important part of… More»
Evan Jones
As the Program and Staffing Manager, Evan is responsible for recruiting and introducing new staff to the Wilderness Inquiry community. He also oversees the training… More»
Bryan Karban
As the Senior Manager of Program Operations, Bryan ensures Day Programs and Extended Adventures run smoothly and safely by overseeing Wilderness Inquiry’s facilities management, transportation,… More»
Tracy Larson
As the Education Program Manager, Tracy is responsible for developing and planning outdoor education programming for K-12 schools through Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile program. She also… More»
Melany Luce
As the Institutional and Corporate Development Manager, Melany manages corporate and foundation fundraising, overseeing the annual grants process and fostering strong relationships with funders. By… More»
Shannon Lundquist
As the Senior Manager of Development, Shannon provides strategic direction and leadership as Wilderness Inquiry grows its fundraising efforts, with a focus on individual giving… More»
Jake Marble
As the Outdoor Leader Coordinator for External Relations, Jake supports various communications, marketing, partnership building, and government relations activities of the External Relations team. He… More»
Justin Mortenson
As the Operations Manager, Justin assists with the logistical needs of the organization. Whether it is at their facilities in the Twin Cities, or base… More»
Christine Rettler
As the Senior Manager of Day & Youth Programs, Christine oversees the development and implementation of Wilderness Inquiry’s youth programs and day adventures. Christine supports… More»
Carly Rhodes
As the Day and Youth Programs Manager, Carly is responsible for maintaining, establishing, and uplifting Wilderness Inquiry’s day and youth programs initiatives. Carly joined the… More»
Erika Rivers
As the Executive Director of Wilderness Inquiry, Erika provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the organization and the broader Wilderness Inquiry community. She oversees… More»
Conny Simes
As the Sea Kayak Program Manager at our Little Sand Bay base camp in Bayfield, Wisconsin, Conny facilitates training for all sea kayak outdoor leaders.… More»
Anne Strootman
As the Participant and Volunteer Engagement Manager, Anne oversees Wilderness Inquiry’s comprehensive registration and assessment process, and will help you find a trip to accommodate… More»
Shelby Swan
As the Day & Youth Programs Coordinator, Shelby works with partners and supports Canoemobile development to create unique experiences for students. She started her time… More»
Sheila Swift
As the Development Director, Sheila leads fundraising efforts to support and grow the impact of Wilderness Inquiry’s programs. She and her team build relationships with… More»
Cyri Tjaden
As the Senior Manager of Extended & Career Programs, Cyri supports Wilderness Inquiry in designing and implementing multi-day experiences for adults and families, and workforce… More»
Willy Tully
As the External Relations Director, Willy works to advance Wilderness Inquiry’s mission through government relations, marketing and communications, and national partnerships. Through this work, the… More»
Nicole Tupy
As the Operations Coordinator, Nicole is responsible for ensuring that all Wilderness Inquiry trips run smoothly. She works closely with our Director of Operations and… More»