At BEAR, the following values are important to us, and exist through all levels of the organization: • Competency • Connectedness • Flexibility • Inclusiveness
• Integrity • Strengths-Based Approach
• Integrity • Strengths-Based Approach
Diane Olsen - Executive Director
diane.olsen@bearmt.org
Diane knows BEAR well, serving on the Board of Directors for 8 years before becoming part of the staff. She also taught environmental education in Redwood National Park, led backpacking trips for 3 years at a therapeutic wilderness program and spent 4 years as the Youth Services Coordinator at a program serving survivors of domestic violence. She loves the work of connecting resources to BEAR's programs so that youth can meet their potential and experience the clarity and solace that can come with being in the outdoors.
diane.olsen@bearmt.org
Diane knows BEAR well, serving on the Board of Directors for 8 years before becoming part of the staff. She also taught environmental education in Redwood National Park, led backpacking trips for 3 years at a therapeutic wilderness program and spent 4 years as the Youth Services Coordinator at a program serving survivors of domestic violence. She loves the work of connecting resources to BEAR's programs so that youth can meet their potential and experience the clarity and solace that can come with being in the outdoors.
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Ashley Peterson - Assistant Program Coordinator
ashley.peterson@bearmt.org Ashley was born and raised in the state of Georgia, but now calls the Montana home. She has been facilitating in-school, after-school, camping club, Sk8 club, and hiking club since November 2018. She loves empowering kids to make good decisions for themselves and their environment. |