Our Team

Eloise has been with City Kids Wilderness Project since January 2011. Eloise earned her BA in Peace & Justice Studies from Tufts University, and her MBA from Boston University’s Public and Non-Profit Management Program. She has worked for the Institute for Non-Profit Management and Leadership in Boston, MA, and with Kaplan K12 Learning Services, managing afterschool and summer school programs for 800 underserved DC youth. Eloise has extensive outdoor, youth development, and management experience, and oversees all aspects of CKWP operations. Eloise is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

In her role as Camp Director, Callie is responsible for overseeing and managing our summer programming at Broken Arrow Ranch in Jackson, WY. Callie previously served as the Program Director in 2017, as the City Kids’ Middle School Program Director in 2015, and as our Camp Coordinator in 2013. Callie has an undergraduate degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Prior to City Kids, Callie ran community service and international service learning trips at Sewanee.

Monique joined City Kids Wilderness Project in March 2018. As the Program Director, she is responsible for providing strategic leadership for and management of City Kids’ programs. She sets the goals and priorities for the program team and engages all program staff to ensure this work is of the highest caliber, has the largest impact, and is empowering for both staff and program participants. Prior to joining City Kids, Monique worked for six years at the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in various roles. As SCA’s DC Area Programs Manager, she managed year-round conservation service projects, outdoor recreation, environmental education, crew-based activities and community service projects for 1,000+ youth, young adults and community members in the Metropolitan DC Area. As the national Director of Member Experience at SCA, Monique had oversight over the staff and procedures that improved the connection of all SCA member candidates to SCA through management of SCA’s Recruiting, Admissions, and Member Services and Support departments. She is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and spent 2 years serving in the Philippines as a Coastal Resource Management volunteer. Monique is a Leave No Trace Master Educator and holds a BA in English from Mary Baldwin University.

As Elite & Leadership Program Coordinator, N’Dea works with City Kids 8th and 9th graders in DC and WY. She has served in many capacities at City Kids including past roles as the JET Program Associate, Afterschool Educator, Weekend Trip Instructor, and Lead Program Adventure Staff. N’Dea started with City Kids in 2004 and has made a lifetime commitment to always be part of the program in any way possible. She also spent three summers working in Jackson as a Front Desk Associate with Mad River Boat Trips. Over the years, N’Dea has gained a passion for the outdoors and promoting diversity in the wilderness. N’Dea is excited to share her experiences and skills to be a selfless, productive and unique contribution to the program.

Vidya joined City Kids in September 2018 to help support High School JET programming. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mary Washington where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology. Post-graduation, Vidya backpacked solo across Europe for three months, her first time alone in another country. After traveling, she completed a 10-month service year with AmeriCorps NCCC, where she, along with a team of eleven others, traveled the United States in a 15 passenger van, supporting non-profits on a variety of projects, like rebuilding disaster-stricken homes, trail building and maintenance, farm and wildlife environmental sustainability efforts, and working with educational non-profits, like Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club. Vidya is so excited to spend her time at City Kids and work to change the inclusivity and accessibility of the outdoors.

Sara first joined City Kids in the fall of 2013 as our Director of Operations after earning a Master’s in Public Administration at American University. She has since served in part-time capacity as our Administrative Director, and as of April 2018 now serves as City Kids’ Director of Administration and Special Projects. Sara completed her undergraduate work at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and is a DCPS alum. Sara has worked at a number of non-profits in Washington, DC and in Berkeley, CA that promote equity, health, and learning for all.

Cindy has operational responsibility for City Kids Wyoming fundraising events, donor cultivation and stewardship, and support of the Jackson Advisory Council. She brings a wealth of experience in many aspects of nonprofit work including project management, fundraising and communications. Early in her career as a social worker, she worked with families in D.C. and northern Virginia as a program manager with Big Brother/Big Sisters. In Jackson, she serves on the board of GAP! and works with Becoming Jackson Whole, a community-wide mindfulness initiative, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Cindy holds a BS in Political Science from Texas A&M University and an MSW from the University of Texas at Austin.

As the Afterschool Program Coordinator, Hailee is responsible for developing a fun and educational program for students after the school day. She gets to know and interact with students and families during the week while facilitating meaningful activities and lessons with the help of two Afterschool Educators and JET interns. Hailee received her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science from Texas Christian University (go frogs!). She is a returned Peace Corps volunteer and spent two years living in Ethiopia working as an agriculture and environment volunteer. Hailee is thrilled to be a part of the City Kids team and excited to share her love for nature and the environment with CK students!

Elizabeth is from West Lafayette, Indiana and has worked in non-profit management in Washington, DC. She first joined City Kids as a DC-based volunteer, then a Summer Outdoor Adventure Program Staff. She believes that everyone can gain something from the outdoors. Elizabeth can’t go a day without coffee, even when campers dare her to! She loves kayaking and enjoys a nice sweet potato hash on camping trips.

Tyrhee has worked in many capacities at City Kids and currently is a Weekend Trip Instructor. He previously worked as the Elite & Leadership Program Coordinator and worked with youth in DC and in Wyoming. Tyrhee was part of Expedition Denali in 2013, and is featured in the documentary film, An American Ascent. He is an alum of the City Kids program and prior to his current role, served as a weekend trip leader and summer program staff with City Kids. Tyrhee graduated from West Virginia University, is a NOLS instructor, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder.