I am a first generation Puerto Rican-American and the first person in my family to have the privilege to recreate outdoors. I believe that the outdoors is the most powerful setting for evoking mental & emotional growth & healing within people. Some credentials of mine include: Certified Professional Guide with the American Canyoneering Association - Certified Wilderness First Responder - Volunteer Search & Rescue Skamania County. In the past, I have worked as a canyoneering, backpacking, rafting & mountaineering guide. And have had the privilege to volunteer with various organizations who work to provide better access and equality to Rohingya Refugees in Thailand, Tibetan Refugees in India and urban slum communities in India. I now spend over 200 days a year both personally & professionally in the backcountry. It is my greatest joy to do so with our youth and I am thankful that CultureSeed has provided myself and our community this resource.