Worked as a climbing ranger in Rocky Mountain for 4 seasons, taught Wilderness EMT courses in the off -season for Remote Medical. Off-season pursuits globally as an accomplished mountain athlete, (first ascent on Fitz RoyFitz Roy in Patagonia). Sustained a climbing fall in Yosemite National Park October 2017, resulting spinal cord injury and paralysis from the waist down. Working in a new (one year in) tri-division role with the NPS; National Program analyst in the wilderness, accessibility, and outdoor recreation divisions. Still recreating as much as possible, first person to hand-cycle the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

from Canada to Mexico in 2021.