Meet the People Behind the Magic

Leaders who turn "I can't do this" into "I can't believe I just did that!"

Beyond Guiding:

The Bold Earth Difference

Our trip leaders are at the very center of what we do at Bold Earth. They are the wonderful, warm, and skilled professionals who guide our students across the globe through epic adventure, emotional highs and lows, and moments of pure magic.

We value kindness over coolness; and that reflects on who we hire to lead our adventures. Our trip leaders are selected for their emotional intelligence, authenticity, and dedication to helping teenagers connect with themselves, each other, and the natural world.

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Our team

Meet the passionate leaders behind our adventures.

Office Leadership

Leadership

Josh Goldbach

Executive Director

Josh Goldbach is the executive director of Bold Earth and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eckerd College.

Leadership

Jacqueline Comola

Admissions Manager

Jacqueline is passionate about guiding others through life-changing outdoor experiences, which is exactly what drew her to work at Bold Earth.

Leadership

Kayla Fulkerson

Staffing and Custom Programs Manager

Growing up in Keystone, Colorado, Kayla cultivated a deep love of skiing and hiking and an ever-evolving curiosity for animals, travel, and adventure.

Leadership

Izzy Perry

Operations Manager

Originally from Northern California, Izzy has spent the last several years working outdoor education and trip leading all over the world.

Leadership

Ali Meighan

Director of Custom Programming

Originally pursuing a career in the art world, Ali earned her bachelor’s degree in Art History before spending four years teaching at an international school in China where she discovered her passion for education.

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Emily Rosser

Senior Gap Director, ARCC

Born and raised in Colorado, Emily grew up playing sports and exploring the Rocky Mountains.

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Bryan Salyer

Senior Summer Director, ARCC

Bryan has a passion for education and working with young adults. He spent two years in the classroom before jumping into the experiential education field.

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Holly Alexander

Regional Director

Holly grew up in North Carolina and now calls Montana home, where she continues to build a life centered around outdoor adventure and education.

TRip Leadership

Trip Leader

Tyson

Trip Leader

Tyson is joining Bold Earth for his 18th year as a trip leader. Born in the west, Tyson has a long-standing passion for the outdoors, and has a bachelor’s degree in outdoor leadership from Utah Valley University.

Trip Leader

Teegan

Trip Leader

Raised amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Teegan is an adventurer, naturalist, and storyteller with a deep passion for connecting people with nature.

Trip Leader

Satish

Trip Leader

Satish is a Nepali mountaineer and trekking guide. He began guiding at age 16 and has been in the industry ever since.

Trip Leader

Rowan

Trip Leader

Rowan is from Wichita, Kansas, and grew up fishing, wake surfing, and spending time at the lake.

Trip Leader

Remi

Trip Leader

Originally from northern California, Remi grew up hiking amongst redwood trees, hunting for wildflowers, and swimming in the Pacific Ocean.

Trip Leader

Raffelina

Trip Leader

Originally from San Diego, Raffelina is a full-time life enthusiast and outdoor educator.

Trip Leader

Owen

Trip Leader

Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Owen grew up exploring the mountains of western NC.

Trip Leader

Olivia E

Trip Leader

A Sunshine State resident, Olivia graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in English and is currently finishing up her masters degree in Education.

Trip Leader

Olivia C

Trip Leader

Growing up in southeastern Massachusetts with a fierce love of learning, storytelling, and nature, Olivia has enjoyed making her life and work an adventure.

Trip Leader

Nicole

Trip Leader

Nicole is originally from Columbus, Ohio, and moved to Montclair, New Jersey, in 2021.

Trip Leader

Marykate

Trip Leader

Marykate was raised in New Jersey, and has traveled wide and far since then.

Trip Leader

Marissa

Trip Leader

Originally from Cleveland, OH, Marissa attended five Bold Earth trips as a student, traveling to the Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Fiji, South Africa, and Iceland.

Trip Leader

Maren

Regional Director

Originally from Virginia, Maren fell in love with travel at a young age.

Trip Leader

Maddie

Trip Leader

Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, Maddie graduated from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) in 2022.

Trip Leader

Lizzy

Trip Leader

Lizzy is from Portland, Oregon where she has spent most of her life when she’s not traveling all over the world.

Trip Leader

Levi

Trip Leader

Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, Levi has spent the last several years living and traveling throughout the US and abroad.

Trip Leader

Leah

Regional Director

Originally from Gladstone, NJ, Leah has spent the past several years deeply embedded in the world of outdoor education.

Trip Leader

Landon

Trip Leader

Born and raised on a farm in the foothills of North Carolina, Landon was born with a passion for the outdoors.

Trip Leader

Kira

Trip Leader

Kira grew up in South Florida and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy and Marine Science and Conservation at Duke University.

Trip Leader

Kayla H

Trip Leader

Growing up in the mountains of Breckenridge, CO, Kayla has always been drawn to the outdoors – whether it be skiing powder, hiking peaks, or climbing rocks.

Trip Leader

Katie

Trip Leader

Katie is from New York City, but spent her summers in a small town in Kerry, Ireland, nestled between the mountains and the sea, where she developed a deep love for the outdoors.

Trip Leader

James

Trip Leader

A native of Ellicott City, MD, James currently resides in nearby Baltimore when not leading multi-day expeditions for Outward Bound.

Trip Leader

Henry

Trip Leader

Originally from Atlanta, Henry is a middle/high school science teacher in Peoria, Arizona.

Trip Leader

Hayley

Trip Leader

A California native, Hayley attended Brigham Young University to receive her dual bachelor’s degree in English and theater.

Trip Leader

Hayden

Trip Leader

Hayden is a proud “Yooper” from the Northwoods in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Trip Leader

Casey

Trip Leader

Originally from Huntington Beach, CA, Casey lives in the high desert of Bend, Oregon.

Trip Leader

Harper

Trip Leader

Some of Harper’s favorite outdoor adventures include paddling the Rio Pacuare in Costa Rica and hiking in Glacier National Park with her family.

Trip Leader

Cody

Trip Leader

Passionate about learning new languages, sharing immersive experiences abroad and spending as much time outside as possible.

Trip Leader

Anna

Trip Leader

Anna, a Bold Earth alumni, grew up on Lake Michigan near Chicago, and studied at UCLA, majoring in Physiological Sciences on the pre-med track.

Trip Leader

Andre

Trip Leader

Growing up in the rugged outdoors and biting cold of western Canada, Andre was drawn to outdoor adventures from an early age.

Trip Leader

Alex

Trip Leader

Alex, a passionate outdoor enthusiast, ventured from his childhood home of Connecticut to the Pacific Northwest.

How We Choose Our Leaders

Working a summer at Bold Earth is one of the most unique job experiences you’re likely to find. It’s also one of the most challenging. Our leaders act as role models, setting the tone for an environment of acceptance and inclusion

Our Hiring Process:

  • Minimum of three interviews
  • Reference checks and background verification
  • Comprehensive youth leadership training
  • Ongoing professional development

What We Look For:

  • Emotional intelligence and authenticity
  • Professional youth leadership experience
  • Genuine passion for adventure and fun
  • Commitment to safety and inclusion
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Join Our Team

If you think working at Bold Earth sounds like a great fit, we’d love to meet you. Submit your resume to staffing@boldearth.com and tell us why you want to work for Bold Earth.

Trip leaders are hired on a rolling basis for next summer. Leaders are hired to work with Bold Earth, not for a particular trip. Staff teams and specific trips are assigned closer to summer.

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Your Bold Story Starts Here

Our leaders are the heart of Bold Earth – and we’d love for you to meet them. Join an info session to connect with our team, hear their stories, and get a feel for the people who’ll be guiding your student’s adventure. Ready to see the Bold Earth difference for yourself?

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