Tesfanesh Hurd

Developing programming and partnerships to increase the Outdoor Program’s connection with student groups of color, LGBTQ, Indigenous, low income, and non-traditional students. Creating staff training to ensure a more inclusive and accessible community for non-traditional users and expand the program's capacity to be allies to non-traditional users. Additionally, coordinating and leading events, clinics, discussions, hikes and wilderness excursions.

Plan and lead 5- and 8-day canoeing and backpacking trips for groups of 10 high school students, ensuring their physical and emotional safety while providing comprehensive educational experiences. Taught lessons on how to be self-sufficient in the outdoors and curriculum on natural and cultural history, climate solutions, leadership, and community engagement. Worked predominantly with students of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, English Language Learners, low-income families, rural and urban communities, and recent immigrants

Provided positive, safe, and empowering supervision to cabins of youth, ranging from ages 6-17. Facilitated Camp Wilani programs effectively and ensured an inclusive and enriching experience for campers. Collaborated closely with program staff to support the emotional and physical well-being of all campers.

Worked on OSPIRG’s Hunger and Homelessness campaign. Advocacy work, to represent student interest and voices, by lobbying for specific bills at Oregon’s capital. Bringing awareness to the issue by educating students and the community on the impacts of hunger. Direct service work in the community, where I made and served food to people who were struggling with hunger and/or houselessness.

Manage groups of 20 kids ranging from 6-17 years old. Worked 1 on 1 and in group settings with students. Supervised their use of heavy equipment and made sure they got from one location to another. Took daily attendance and evaluated individual students on the development of the skills. Worked with peers to develop and create drills and activities for kids of all skill levels.