Meet the People Behind the Magic

Leaders who turn "I can't do this" into "I can't believe I just did that!"

Beyond Guiding:

The Bold Earth Difference

Our trip leaders are at the very center of what we do at Bold Earth. They are the wonderful, warm, and skilled professionals who guide our students across the globe through epic adventure, emotional highs and lows, and moments of pure magic.

We value kindness over coolness; and that reflects on who we hire to lead our adventures. Our trip leaders are selected for their emotional intelligence, authenticity, and dedication to helping teenagers connect with themselves, each other, and the natural world.

Adventure participant zip-lining through lush tropical rainforest canopy in Costa Rica

Our team

Meet the passionate leaders behind our adventures.

Office Leadership

Leadership

Josh Goldbach

Executive Director

Josh Goldbach is the executive director of Bold Earth and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eckerd College.

Leadership

Jacqueline Comola

Admissions Manager

Jacqueline is passionate about guiding others through life-changing outdoor experiences, which is exactly what drew her to work at Bold Earth.

Leadership

Kayla Fulkerson

Staffing and Custom Programs Manager

Growing up in Keystone, Colorado, Kayla cultivated a deep love of skiing and hiking and an ever-evolving curiosity for animals, travel, and adventure.

Leadership

Izzy Perry

Operations Manager

Originally from Northern California, Izzy has spent the last several years working outdoor education and trip leading all over the world.

Leadership

Ali Meighan

Director of Custom Programming

Originally pursuing a career in the art world, Ali earned her bachelor’s degree in Art History before spending four years teaching at an international school in China where she discovered her passion for education.

Leadership

Emily Rosser

Senior Gap Director, ARCC

Born and raised in Colorado, Emily grew up playing sports and exploring the Rocky Mountains.

Leadership

Bryan Salyer

Senior Summer Director, ARCC

Bryan has a passion for education and working with young adults. He spent two years in the classroom before jumping into the experiential education field.

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Holly Alexander

Regional Director

Holly grew up in North Carolina and now calls Montana home, where she continues to build a life centered around outdoor adventure and education.

TRip Leadership

Trip Leader

Andrew

Trip Leader

Originally from North Branford, Connecticut, Andrew grew up as a Boy Scout where he discovered the amazing ability for the outdoors to build lasting friendships and community.

Trip Leader

Anna F

Trip Leader

Anna, a Bold Earth alumni, grew up on Lake Michigan near Chicago, and studied at UCLA, majoring in Physiological Sciences on the pre-med track.

Trip Leader

Anna N

Trip Leader

Hailing from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Anna is passionate about all things outdoors; particularly in fostering connections with youth, nature, and one another.

Trip Leader

Caleb

Trip Leader

Caleb discovered his interest in guiding at the University of Sydney– since then, he has combined his passion for fostering interpersonal and team growth with his love for the outdoors.

Trip Leader

Casey

Trip Leader

Originally from Huntington Beach, CA, Casey lives in the high desert of Bend, Oregon.

Trip Leader

Courtney

Trip Leader

Courtney grew up spending time biking and skiing outside with her family. She is passionate about utilizing outdoor education and sports as an avenue for youth development and long-term emotional and physical well being.

Trip Leader

Drew

Trip Leader

Drew grew up wandering the wooded hills and streams of northwestern Connecticut.

Trip Leader

Greyson

Trip Leader

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Greyson grew up snowboarding, biking, fishing, and getting lost in the woods.

Trip Leader

Harper

Trip Leader

Some of Harper’s favorite outdoor adventures include paddling the Rio Pacuare in Costa Rica and hiking in Glacier National Park with her family.

Trip Leader

James

Trip Leader

A native of Ellicott City, MD, James currently resides in nearby Baltimore when not leading multi-day expeditions for Outward Bound.

Trip Leader

Jamie

Trip Leader

As a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker, a Wilderness First Responder with extensive training through NOLS, and a certified yoga teacher, Jamie has a passion for guiding people through transformative experiences in nature.

Trip Leader

June

Trip Leader

June grew up exploring the desert in southwest New Mexico, and has a deep love for the wilderness.

Trip Leader

Kamryn

Trip Leader

Kamryn grew up in Indiana hiking and exploring outside but discovered her love for the ocean and diving through her scuba program at Indiana University.

Trip Leader

Kayla H

Trip Leader

Growing up in the mountains of Breckenridge, CO, Kayla has always been drawn to the outdoors – whether it be skiing powder, hiking peaks, or climbing rocks.

Trip Leader

Kira

Trip Leader

Kira grew up in South Florida and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy and Marine Science and Conservation at Duke University.

Trip Leader

Liza

Trip Leader

Liza attended a wilderness summer camp in Russia, where she fell in love with backcountry camping, sharing stories by the fire, and discovered that the best sleep is often in a tent after a long day outdoors.

Trip Leader

Mabel

Trip Leader

Mabel originally hails from Portland, Oregon, but has spent the better part of the last decade living in Washington State, Montana, and on the road.

Trip Leader

Maren

Regional Director

Originally from Virginia, Maren fell in love with travel at a young age.

Trip Leader

Mia

Trip Leader

After leading backpacking trips for fellow college students in Missouri, Mia moved out to California in 2024 to be a full-time outdoor educator leading programming for middle to high school students.

Trip Leader

Mira

Trip Leader

Mira grew up hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire at summer camp. There, she grew her deep love for the magic that is the outdoors.

Trip Leader

Naomi

Trip Leader

Naomi is a New England local and was influenced by her family’s yearly road trips driving from National Park to National Park for 14 summers in a row!

Trip Leader

Olivia E

Trip Leader

Born and raised in the Sunshine State, Olivia graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in English and later her Masters of Education in Educational Leadership.

Trip Leader

Remi

Trip Leader

Originally from northern California, Remi grew up hiking amongst redwood trees, hunting for wildflowers, and swimming in the Pacific Ocean.

Trip Leader

Tyson

Trip Leader

Tyson is joining Bold Earth for his 18th year as a trip leader. Born in the west, Tyson has a long-standing passion for the outdoors, and has a bachelor’s degree in outdoor leadership from Utah Valley University.

How We Choose Our Leaders

Working a summer at Bold Earth is one of the most unique job experiences you’re likely to find. It’s also one of the most challenging. Our leaders act as role models, setting the tone for an environment of acceptance and inclusion

Our Hiring Process:

  • Minimum of three interviews
  • Reference checks and background verification
  • Comprehensive youth leadership training
  • Ongoing professional development

What We Look For:

  • Emotional intelligence and authenticity
  • Professional youth leadership experience
  • Genuine passion for adventure and fun
  • Commitment to safety and inclusion
Scuba diving group celebrating sunset after underwater adventure in tropical waters

Join Our Team

If you think working at Bold Earth sounds like a great fit, we’d love to meet you. Submit your resume to staffing@boldearth.com and tell us why you want to work for Bold Earth.

We are NOT currently accepting applications for Summer 2026. Leaders are hired to work with Bold Earth, not for a particular trip. Staff teams and specific trips are assigned closer to summer.

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Your Bold Story Starts Here

Our leaders are the heart of Bold Earth – and we’d love for you to meet them. Join an info session to connect with our team, hear their stories, and get a feel for the people who’ll be guiding your student’s adventure. Ready to see the Bold Earth difference for yourself?

Join an Info Session

Enrollment for 2027 trips opens August 20th!

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