Hi! I’m Rin McElderry (they/he). I grew up In Hood River and moved back to the gorge 2 years ago after getting my degree in Bioengineering. I have grown a renewed appreciation for the beautiful place we live in and love to share that with others. I have spent five years working in different outdoor education spaces, all with an emphasis on activism and accessibility. I am passionate about creating inclusive outdoor spaces and providing opportunities for people to explore the outdoors in new ways. I recently spent a season working at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center running courses in adaptive outdoor sports for individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth. I currently work in special education at Whitson Elementary and coach middle and high school water polo in Hood River. I love to spend time skiing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, sewing, painting, playing music, and am most at home paddling my outrigger canoe. I am stoked to work with CultureSeed and continue providing safe spaces and outdoor opportunities for the youth of White Salmon.