Jeannette Stawski
Jeannette is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, a National Outdoor Leadership School Instructor, a Wilderness Medical Training Center Wilderness Medicine Instructor, and an Emergency Medical Technician.  Jeannette is entering her 8th year as the Director of Outdoor Adventures at the University of Michigan.  Prior to working for the U of M and Jeannette worked for 5 summers as a professional outdoor guide.  She has mentored over 500 participants while leading multiple extended programs.  She has spent over 250 days in the backcountry in Tennessee, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Washington, New Zealand, and Alaska.  She also worked for three summers as a professional whitewater guide with over 1,600 river miles on class I-IV Rivers.  Jeannette currently lives just north of Ann Arbor with her husband and her two year old daughter, Gretel.

Ian N. Hughes
Ian joined OA in the Fall of '09. Ian grew up in Kentucky and did is undergraduate and graduate studies at Western Kentucky University '02, '09 (Go TOPPERS!) Ian has worked for Princeton University, YMCA, Liberty Cycle Inc., Western Kentucky University and for the Wilderness Education Association. Ian enjoys being on trail, rock or river. He is a Leave No Trace instructor, ACA instructor and is working toward his AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification. He has also worked as a river guide on the Ocoee and Nantahala Rivers. When not doing something fun for OA Ian can be found on his bike on the roads and trails in the surrounding area.

Lauren Davies

I'm Lauren, an LSA sophomore majoring in PoliSci and PitE. After graduation, I hope to travel to Africa through the Peace Corps. My favorite outdoor activities include scuba diving (I learned through Outdoor Adventures!), snowboarding, hiking, rafting, and learning about my surroundings. Recently, I have found myself dying to try caving! Jello scares me (Jangelaphobia), along with the texture and sound of newspaper, but I can't seem to get enough of the mountains or the sky, music, campfires, sewing, or cooking yummy vegan food for my roommate (Missy!) and myself.

Lauren Kline

Hi! I am a sophomore in the Residential College studying French for now. I'm interested
in foreign languages because I dream of traveling the world one day, and am going to
begin learning Tibetan because I've always been interested in the Himalayas. While
growing up in northern Michigan, I spent a lot of time outdoors with my family hiking,
backpacking, canoeing, and skiing, so I am very excited to be part of the OA program and
meet such awesome people! I also enjoy running, photography, and writing. The most exciting place I've backpacked so far is either Isle
Royale or the Kalalau trail in Hawaii.

Joe Halso

Joe Halso is a third year student looking to complete dual degrees in English and Program in the Environment. He has at least one thing in common with tigers, although they are not his favorite animal. He loves blue bird days, falling snow, rapping quietly, big fires, free ice cream, making music, and quoting those funnier than himself.  Bouldering, skiing, running and setting up tents inside the Outdoor Adventures center all tickle his outdoor fancy. If he was to win a paper plate award with Outdoor Adventures it would probably be for sweeping. It was once suggested that Joe has as much charm as a bracelet full of dangly things, and so much game sense that he could open his own bank, qualities he knows will only grow through his work with Outdoor Adventures.

Patrick Morris

My name is Patrick Morris, and I'm from Hartland, Michigan. I'm a junior in the School of
Public Policy and have a small obsession with attending law school. My NOLS course in the
North Cascades of Washington got me hooked on backpacking and mountaineering. I enjoy
reading, writing, learning new things, talking about politics, running, biking, taking
naps, and playing with really cute kittens. Specifically, I enjoy road tripping out west
with cars that run on vegetable oil, which I spent a part of last summer doing.

Neale Batra
Neale joins the OA crew as an incoming freshman at the Residential College.  Growing up in Ann Arbor he partook in as much of the outdoors world as possible and loves to climb rock and ice, mountain bike, whitewater kayak, canoe, sail, backpack, ski, and go mountaineering.  He enjoys teaching youth and yearns to become an outdoor adventure educator someday.
In his other life he is a random, yet thoughtful fellow who has never worn blue jeans.  He has played the violin for 10 years and loves classical music as well as Celtic music jam sessions.  

Adam Fisher
Adam is an Ann Arbor townie and is now a junior at UM.  He enjoys doing almost anything outdoors including camping, canoeing, backpacking, climbing, caving, running, etc...  He is also a member of the UM bass fishing team you didn't know existed.  His other interests include politics, music, friends, and supporting wolverine football... no
matter what.

Chris Mullins
Hey!!! I’m Chris. I’m a 3rd year LS&A student pursuing a General Studies degree with a concentration in Advertising. I enjoy, video games, facebooking, vacations to places that have beaches/sunshine, food eating contests, shiny things, hanging out with friends,  gumball machines, talking in fake accents, picnics, my brother Mike,  my co-workers,  girls, hobbies, ping-pong, and rainbow sprinkles on cake batter ice cream. I love climbing and working at MRock so you should come down and see me sometime and maybe I will show you my mad climbing skills which I attribute completely to my four arms.

Mike Mullins
Mike Mullins, brother of Chris Mullins--4th year IOE Major, Mathematics Minor from Ann Arbor, Second year OA staff member. Mike loves darts, pool, video games, leap frog, dodge ball, cooking, badminton or bocce ball, and pretty much anything else involving competition. A fun loving character who tends to lighten up the mood whenever possible, but is sure to always get it done. Mike loves to climb and a close second to that is teaching others how to climb.

Sean Smith
Sean Smith is a sophomore pursuing dual degrees in Theater Performance (BTA), Psychology and a Native American Studies minor. He has kept active through the years in competitive tennis, swim and cross country teams, while always finding time for his first love- music. He plays cello, piano, guitar and sings for UM’s Amazin’ Blue a cappella. He joined Outdoor Adventures in Fall 2007 to become a better climber, and to gain more experience in the great outdoors. Sean hopes to move to New York after graduation and “make it” as an actor; his backup plan involves backpacking across the world, living cheaply and making the most of every moment.

Justin Bonebrake

'Sup? I'm Justin Bonebrake, a Junior Political Science Major in LSA Honors with aspirations toward Law School. I grew up in Muskegon, MI but as of recently relocated to a more permanent residence in Ann Arbor because it's such a sweet place to be. I love being out of doors, in the sun, or climbing. This summer I was fortunate enough to spend a month on the road exploring our countries great national forests and much of the West. I would spend my entire life that way if I could but, alas my bank account won't permit it. I hope to meet you either at the rock-wall or the rental center. Advice: BE HAPPY!

Emily Baecher
Why, hello! I’m a third year undergrad at U of M in Program in the Environment. My home town is Amherst, Massachusetts. I’ve spent most of my life running around, trying to do as many sports as I possibly can. I currently play for the Michigan club women’s ultimate frisbee team, enjoy running road races and triathlons and recently have become totally jazzed about climbing. I’m feeling a little lukewarm about wallyball- but I’m willing to give it another chance… I love coaching and teaching- I spend most of my summer telling kids how to throw frisbees and now am learning to teach people to climb. It’s a tough life, I know.