Stacy Wolff, School Program Manager

wolffs@cmc.org B.S. Wildlife Conservation, U. of Delaware

Stacy joined the YEP staff in October, 2006. Her work as naturalist and educator for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, environmental learning centers, and public schools has provided Stacy with extensive skills and experience related to mountain education. Stacy enjoys working with diverse groups and sharing her knowledge of wildlife biology, conservation, and experiential education. Stacy is an avid rock climber and backcountry hiker.

Certifications: Wilderness First Aid and CPR, Avalanche Awareness

Krista Javoronok, Field Program Manager and Summer Camp Director

javork@cmc.org B.S. Environmental Education, Colorado State University, A.A. Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Colorado Mountain College

Krista has managed the Youth Education Program since 2002. She has a broad background in earth science, outdoor education, and group management in various environments. Krista's previous experience includes working as an informal educator for the Colorado State Forest Service and Northern Colorado Youth Naturally. She has also worked for summer camps in Maine and Colorado, leading hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing trips. Krista's personal mission is to build awareness of natural places through hands-on science and recreation. Her personal outdoor interests include rock climbing, skiing, and trail running.

Certifications: Wilderness First Responder/CPR, Level II Avalanche, American Mountain Guides Association Top-rope Site Manager

Heidi Potter, Youth Education Specialist

heidipotter@cmc.org M.S. Physical Education Teacher Education, B.S. Exercise and Sport Sciences, Oregon State University

Heidi joined the YEP in the fall of 2007. Her previous experience as an elementary P.E. teacher, gymnastics coach, and volunteer ski patroller has provided Heidi with a broad background in sports and health instruction. Heidi enjoys sharing her passion for the outdoors with younger populations through teaching and coaching. Heidi spends her free time outdoors camping, cross country skiing, biking, and trail running.

Certifications: Wilderness First Responder/CPR, Level I Avalanche

Brenda Porter, Education Director

porteb@cmc.org B.S. Life Science Education, Mankato State University, MN, Master of Nonprofit Management student, Regis University

Brenda initiated the CMC's Youth Education Program in 1999. She was thrilled to culminate her past work for regional parks, non-profits and schools as naturalist, guide, science teacher, outdoor program manager, and Peace Corps/Honduras community development volunteer. Brenda is active in the Association for Experiential Education (AEE), currently serving as chair of the Rocky Mountain Region and co-chair of the Conferences Advisory Committee. She enjoys hiking and back-country skiing with Bellatrix, the friendly Labrador retriever often seen at the CMC, as well as watercolor painting in the open air.

Certifications: Wilderness First Responder/CPR (first aid), Leave No Trace Master, past Colorado Teaching License, Native Plant Master.