I am the founder of the Bend Youth Brigade Paddle Team. I am passionate about all things water sports & have worked/competed in water sports my whole life. There is only one thing I am more passionate about: My kids & all other kids in our realm! I have worked with youth my whole life & I believe kids are the COOLEST people on the planet! I love being around their energy! I feel privileged to pass
on my passion & educate them about water sports, safety & health! Here are some of my credentials relating to this roll:
~ACA White water SUP Instructor certified
~WPA Certified SUP Instructor
~Swift Water Rescue Internationally Certified
~EMT, CPR/1st Aid Instructor
~Professional River Guide for 20 years on
Rivers: Nenana, AK. Snake, WY. Arkansas/ Royal Gorge Section, CO. Rogue River, OR. Deschutes, McKenzie & N. Umpqua, OR. San Juan, Colorado, Green, UT. Currently I river guide for Inn at the 7th mountain, Sun Country Tours & Riverstone Adventures
~Outrigger racer (6-man) 11 years
~SUP racer 6 years
~Youth Wilderness Therapy Leader 5 years
~NASM/ACA Personal Trainer 15 years
~Snowboard Coach 11 years
~Dance instructor, piano teacher, water ski & wake board Instructor, group fitness, outdoor boot camp trainer
~Mom of two multi-sport athletes
My mission is to grow the sport of SUP for our youth, including prone paddling, outrigger & kayak. Teach solid skills in river safety & education. Create opportunities for our youth to enter local SUP races & travel to compete if they are interested. #1 Goal-- Have FUN & experience all we have to offer in Central Oregon!!
