Staff

JUMP! staff are professionally trained and highly motivated people who enjoy challenges and love working with youth! 

Our program staff have certifications in wilderness first aid and complete rigorous internal training every spring in climbing wall management, lake-water canoeing and rescue, high ropes course operations and rescue, wilderness navigation, and backcountry camping. Our staff are skilled and curious leaders trained in challenge activity facilitation, debrief and discussion facilitation, and personal leadership activities and reflections.

Carol Fisher, Business Manager

Carol lives in beautiful BC, Canada where she loves to explore the natural world through her work and play. Her career journey includes many years of providing experiential education for youth through Educo Adventure School (now JUMP! Canada) along with 17 years on faculty in the Outdoor Recreation Management Department at Capilano University in North Vancouver. Carol’s work adventures also include being the office manager and yoga therapist in a wellness clinic in the interior of BC. Her favorite activities are hiking, biking, paddling, cross country skiing, gardening and preparing healthy whole foods! She enjoys a regular yoga and meditation practice and loves to live a simple life and care for the earth. Carol is passionate about climate action and sustainability and loves working with like minded people to inspire future changemakers! 

Brigid Mueller, Lead Facilitator 

Brigid has been coming to Educo nearly every summer since she was 13 (is now 23) and learning to love the outdoors at such a young age inspired her to get her Adventure Guiding Diploma at TRU (Thompson Rivers University). She deferred the first year of the program to a sister school in Iceland where she learned technical rope rescue systems in swiftwater and glacial environments. In her second year (back in canada now), she broke off in to a rock climbing specialty, and has spent her years since graduating working on many different high ropes/zipline/challenge courses. Whether on top of a mountain, on top of a cliff or suspended in mid air, she has a special love for being in high places and firmly believes getting that different perspective allows people to renew their perspectives on their lives. Brigid has about 4 years experience leading kids in various settings and is certified as a wilderness first responder and flatwater canoe instructor.

Matthew Ankersen, Site Manager

Matthew was born in a small town in northern BC called Mackenzie. He learned valuable survival and outdoor skills starting at a young age, and has been passionate about the outdoors ever since. Matthew has gone on to complete his “C” ticket in welding and has gained lots of diverse experience, including ironworks, general renovation and camperizing/adventuring and living aboard off grid capable van builds. Matthew came to Educo as a student when he was 16 and always wanted to return. He is beyond excited to be part of providing the life changing Educo experiences he treasures so much. 

Madylyn Roming, Facilitator

Mady was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, where she spent her childhood outdoors. Growing up in a rural setting fostered a love for animals and gardening that continues to evolve. Attending Educo helped to further the sustainable values she still holds today. Through her interactions at Educo, Mady has adopted a passion for sustainable gardening and food management, which she pursues daily.

Raquel Adrian, Facilitator

Raquel grew up in Southern Alberta, where she fostered her love of the outdoors through exploring the coulees, taking road trips with her friends, and recreating in the mountains of the Crowsnest Pass. She later moved to British Columbia, to study at Capilano University for Outdoor Recreational Management, where she has been able to grow her experience and explore the ecology of the West Coast. In her spare time, Raquel enjoys reading, creating, hiking, spending time outdoors, and learning about the natural world around her.

Sofia Elena Simon-Trench, Facilitator

Sofia was born and raised in California and spent a couple years in Shanghai, China. She is studying Mechanical Engineering and spending as much time as possible leading trips and teaching for the Stanford Adventure Program. Leading trips opened up a whole new community and world for Sofia, and she discovered her love for outdoor education. Sofia continues to find opportunities to develop her skills and get outside. In her free time, she likes to spend time with friends and climb outside.

James Ramirez, Kitchen Manager

James is a 34-year-old chef with a passion for cooking that spans over 17 years. Originally hailing from sunny Southern California, he  has embarked on culinary adventures across the globe, from the bustling streets of NYC to the vibrant food scene in Tokyo. For the past 6 years, he has been soaking up the flavors and culture of Vietnam.

Past staff

Jade Legault, Director

Lucky to have been born in the small seaside town of Gaspé, Québec and raised in the bustling futuristic city of Singapore, Jade has always been captivated by joy thriving in unexpected places. Thanks to a collegiate degree in adventure tourism, a bachelors in theatre for development and a masters in outdoor education, they’ve dived deep into how to relate to themselves, others and the world around them. They have had the opportunity to hold a vast array of roles in their career – from teaching theatre, to being the artistic director of a feminist theatre festival, to implementing sustainability education programs, the central theme has always been education. They find joy in conquering rapids on white water paddling trips, skiing down mountain slopes, and climbing rugged terrain. They also find solace in reading, writing, and meditation. Their ultimate mission is to revolutionize the educational system, enabling today’s youth to become tomorrow’s trailblazers in an ever complexifying world.

Chris Winkle, Site Manager

Hi there, My name is Chris Wrinkle, I’m a 22 year old currently living in the beautiful Cariboo, BC. I was born and raised in the Bahamas for most of my life until I moved to Vancouver at 15 and eventually to Lethbridge, Alberta to complete my degree for agricultural sciences. Being outdoors is an absolute pleasure for me, from surfing on sandy beaches, to climbing mountain peaks as an Educo student. Educo (JUMP! Canada) has provided me a place to truly be myself and I can’t wait to share experiences with new students!  

Mark Corsetti, Facilitator

I’m Mark Francesco! I grew up in Whitby, Ontario amongst a big Italian family. We shared meals and cooked together, went on road trips, and danced and laughed and played games at Italian festivals. I am proud of my Italian roots and heritage. When I graduated high school, I moved to Toronto and started my degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education. I also came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community. When I was in school I played sports like basketball and soccer, practiced yoga/meditation, participated in a dance movement called Vogue Femme, and started learning and teaching Astrology. Overall, I am eccentric and silly and love to laugh! You can find me frolicking, mumbling, running, adventuring, and just enjoying all the beauty that is Life!