Public Lands Stewards Interns
Meet a few of our members. Hover over their photo to learn fun facts and maybe a bit of history you’ll recognize.
Juliana "Jules" Gay
Position: Summer Camp Program Assistant
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute Summer Camp
"My goal is to merge two things I am very passionate about-educating/working with children and the outdoors."
Terrell Sage
Position: Wilderness Trails Ranger
Service Site: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
"I love spending time outdoors camping and hiking."
Ellen Thompson
Position: Environmental Education and Communication
Service Site: Willamette Resource and Education Network
"During her free time, Ellen enjoys exploring the forest and surfing the waves of the Pacific. She is passionate about renewable energy as well as printmaking."
Ryan Galbreath
Position: Wilderness Recreation Land Steward
Service Site: Umatilla National Forest
"The most exciting part of this position is working with the USFS in the national forest while being a part of something I love."
Josh Warner
Position: Wilderness - Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
"I decided I would help people in my own way and eventually cater my outdoor education degree to Wilderness Therapy."
Andrew Evans
Position: Wilderness Recreation Land Steward
Service Site: Umatilla National Forest
"I was born and raised on a farm in rural Indiana, where I was able to enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis."
Calvin Otjen
Position: Refuge Technician
Service Site: Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
"While in the service I found my love for disc golf and ocean fishing, often using them as escapes from work stressors. "
Dakota Johnson
Position: Wilderness Recreation Land Steward
Service Site: Umatilla National Forest
"I'm an avid hiker, biker, and backpacker who's excited to learn what adventure opportunities the Northwest has to offer."
Thomas Carlock
Position: Recreation and Trail Steward
Service Site: Umatilla National Forest
"From a young age, I grew a passion for the outdoors and learned to appreciate the beautiful area around me."
Karmyn Witt
Position: Wilderness Trails Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
"In my free time I enjoy backpacking, running, climbing and in the winters, I spend my time snowboarding in resorts and in the backcountry. "
Lia Beatty
Position: Recreation and Trail Steward
Service Site: Umatilla National Forest
" I am excited to strengthen my ecological literacy, develop my proficiency with trail maintenance, serve our community, and have hands-on, collaborative work experiences."
Dylan Cuatt
Position: Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute Summer Camp
"He is an advocate for our state and national parks to be a place for everyone to enjoy regardless of background or identity."
Charlie Kolber
Position: Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute Summer Camp
"In their free time, Charlie enjoys wood and metal working, ceramics, camping, playing guitar, trying new foods, and adventuring with their pup."
Jaron Capps
Position: Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute Summer Camp
"He constantly educates himself on the ever-changing environment and strives to understand the spatial relationships between our actions and the potential unseen consequences. "
Claire Hoy
Position: Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute Summer Camp
"In her free time, she enjoys playing ultimate Frisbee, cross-country skiing, hiking, reading and writing."
Shelby Polston
Position: Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute Summer Camp
"Outside of her role as an educator, Shelby enjoys whitewater boating and hiking but is always looking for suggestions on new ways to get outside and experience nature."