Leadership
Become an IUOA Leader
IUOA is always looking for new leaders who have passion for the outdoors!
Applications are accepted from students each semester. We recommend applying one semester prior to when you could begin the hiring process. For example, if you are able to take the class in the fall semester, please apply by April.
For more information about the IUOA hiring process and the "HPER-R317 Intro to Wilderness Leadership" class, contact Kim Collins for a class syllabus.
Past leadership and outdoor experience is suggested, but not required.
Fill out an application today!
Click link for Current Trip Leader Progression and requirements.
Dustin Smucker (Leisure Programs Coordinator)
Kim Collins (Assistant Program Coordinator)
Ginelle Heller (Custom Experience Coordinator)
Jill Overholt (Graduate Advisor and Trip Leader)
Julie Hagemeier (R-1 Specialist)
Kelli Boner (Outreach Coordinator and Trip Leader)
Melissa Banks (Senior Adventure Specialist and Trip Leader)
Tyler Kivland (Senior Adventure Specialist and Trip Leader)
Kathryn Lucas (Adventure Specialist and Trip Leader)
Kyle Meier (Adventure Specialist and Leader-in-Training)
John Meuser (Adventure Specialist and Trip Leader)
Logan Owens (Adventure Specialist and Assistant Leader)
Seth Pettit (Adventure Specialist and Leader- in-Training)
Joanna Powers (Adventure Specialist and Leader- in-Training)
Audrey Speicher (Adventure Specialist and Leader-in-Training)
Tim Street (Senior Office Specialist and Leader-In-Training)
Drew Young (Adventure Specialist & Leader-In-Training)
Full Trip Leaders
Josh Cisney
Shauna Darland
Kenny Goff
Brad Holtz
Chris Noel
Leah Russell
Ben Speicher
Alex Topper
Taryn Weiss
Assistant Trip Leaders
Jack Brumbaugh
Ellen Coe
Curt Davidson
James Farmer
Lauren Haffner
KoFan Lee
Christina Vernon
Jay Whitacre
LIT's - Leaders-In-Training
Sarah Beckerman
Beth Borkowski
Mary Mattern
Shelley Mika
Abby Rivin
Hannah Thompson
Adjunct Instructors
Jim Bieneman
Dave Calvin
Dell Hambling
Steve Hambling
Ike Heacock
Kyle Lanoue
Matthew Lattis
Tom Millen
Brooks Proctor
Elizabeth Simeri
Mary Williams
Michael Valliant
Frank Vernon
Katie Vernon
Aiko Yoshino
