The NAU Challenge Course employs facilitators from the NAU Campus and Flagstaff Community. Here are a few of the staff that may be facilitating your challenge course experience.
Challenge Course Manager
Favorite Quote/Reading:
Knowing other people is intelligence,
knowing yourself is wisdom.
Overcoming others takes strength,
overcoming yourself takes greatness.
Lao Tzu
Work and personal history:
Nicholas Hagemann is a former student facilitator and is the current Events Coordinator for NAU Outdoors and the NAU Challenge Course. Nic graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from NAU. Nic has worked and facilitated in some of the most beautiful environments in the country: an oak savanna in northern Illinois, beside spring fed lakes in Connecticut and Maine, on the north shore of Oahu, on the banks of the San Juan River and at the base of the tallest mountain in the state of Arizona. NAU Outdoors provides Nic with the opportunity to do the thing he enjoys the most, teach.
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
I have worked with the NAU Challenge Course since 2001.
Hobbies/Interests:
Hiking and climbing in Northern Arizona and the San Juan Mountains.
Challenge Course Supervisor
Favorite Quote/Reading:
“I believe in god, but I spell it nature.” -Frank Lloyd Wright
Work and personal history:
I am currently completing my bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management with an emphasis in Outdoor Leadership at NAU. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, I am extremely grateful to be living in Flagstaff and enjoy the beauty of Arizona each and every day. Previously, I worked at Camp Talahi in Michigan as the assistant director and had an unforgettable experience. I have a passion for working with people in the outdoors, and hope to pursue a career in outdoor leadership and/or outdoor education.
Degrees, Credentials, Licenses, Accreditations, Certifications, etc.
Relevant training history:
LNT Master Educator, NAU Challenge Course Facilitator Training, NAU Outdoor Leadership Certification I, WFR, CPR
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
January 2009
Hobbies/Interests:
The great outdoors! Adventure! Hiking and backpacking, biking, disc golf, jewelry making, music, yoga, frisbee, basketball.
Challenge Course Supervisor
Recent graduate from Keene State College in New Hampshire
Favorite Quote or Reading:
"One good thing about music, when it hits you you feel no pain..." Bob Marley
Work and Personal History:
High Ropes Director at Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover, CT
Degrees, Credentials, Licenses, Accreditations, Certifications etc:
CPR and First Aid
Bachelors Degree in Health Promotion and Fitness
Certified Facilitator from Cradlerock and Lord Sterling Outdoor Education Center
How long have you been with the NAU Challenge Course?
May 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, Singing, Hiking, Collaging, Reading, Tatoos and Traveling
Challenge Course Supervisor
Corporate Teambuilding Specialist
Work and Personal History:
Richard Gomez is a Flagstaff native who understands the power of experiential leaning to advance the personal and professional growth of individuals and teams. Rich is a retired Naval Aviator, having served for 20 years in the Command and Control field. He stands on a strong foundation in Leadership, Communication and Training. A Naval Academy graduate, Rich brings a unique perspective to the NAU Challenge Course Staff. Through his experiences as a Naval Officer and world traveler, he crafts an energetic, in-depth program that challenges teams to achieve higher goals, enhances individual knowledge of self and others, and builds leadership and communication skills in a fun and safe environment.
Rich is a certified NAU Challenge Course Facilitator and Supervisor, holds a BS in Physical Sciences and a Masters in Strategic Studies, and has returned to Flagstaff and NAU to take advantage of our unique outdoor environment to provide Adventure Based training for your Team.
Challenge Course Supervisor
Chris is a business major at NAU entering his third year. He enjoys many different activities and loves the outdoors.
Work and personal history:
Chris has worked at the NAU Outdoors Climbing Wall since 2007 and will be joining the NAU Challenge Course staff in May of 2008.
Degrees, Credentials, Licenses, Accreditations, Certifications, etc.
Relevant training history:
CPR Certification, Challenge Course Facilitator Training Completion May 2008
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
May 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
Chris likes to rock climb, bike, and run and loves trying new things.
Challenge Course Facilitator
Michal Lisa is a junior at NAU after transferring from Pima Community College in Tucson. Her major is Parks and Recreation Management with an emphasis in Outdoor Leadership. She has lived in 6 states and is always up for a new adventure.
Favorite Quote/Reading:
“In all your ways, acknowledge God, and He will direct your path.” (From Proverbs)
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” (From Ecclesiastes)
Work and personal history:
Michael Lisa grew up camping and hiking with her family and going to church summer camps. She discovered rock climbing in high school, and eventually her entire family became hooked. Her passion for working in the outdoors was truly ignited, however, when she started volunteering as staff at the camps she attended as a teen. She finds enjoyment and fulfillment sharing her experiences and teaching others.
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
Since January 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
Camping, hiking, rock climbing, summer camp, hanging out with family, traveling, church activities, photography, reading, painting and drawing
Challenge Course Supervisor
Eli was born in Crosby, MN and has only recently moved to Arizona.
Work and personal history:
Eli was previously the high ropes assistant at Trials End Ranch in Montana.
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
Since April 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
Mountain Biking, reading and hiking.
Challenge Course Facilitator
James is a Junior Environmental Planning major.
Work and personal history:
James has previously worked a tennis counselor at the Maine Golf and Tennis Academy and currently works on the NAU Outdoors Climbing Wall.
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
May 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
Rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding, sushi and playing the guitar.
Challenge Course Facilitator
Who are you?
I am a North Carolinian with two older brothers. I am an active, math-oriented student who can to Arizona for a change of scenery.
Favorite Quote/Reading:
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to always tell the difference.” Kurt Vonnegut
Work and personal history:
I have worked for four years at church retreats on team building and organizing. I also worked for two years in a dinning hall. My personal history is far too dull and long winded to put into writing.
Relevant training history:
Training to work as a facilitator on the NAU CC
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
Since September 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, Climbing, Kayaking, Frisbee, Running, Biking, Hiking, Sitting on the beach, Discussing life philosophies, studying math, other pointless time wasters.
Challenge Course Facilitator
Favorite Quote/Reading:
"I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chances to sacrifice myself for my love. I felt in myself a superabundance of energy which found no outlet in our quiet life." - Leo Tolstoy
Work and personal history:
Arts and Crafts director for R-C Cub Scout Adventure Camp
Degrees, Credentials, Licenses, Accreditations, Certifications, etc.
Relevant training history:
CPR, Challenge Course Facilitator
How long have you been with the NAU CC?
August 2008
Hobbies/Interests:
reading and adventuring.
If you are interested in joining the NAU Challenge Course Facilitator community, please check out our training page and/or contact us.
NAU Challenge Course
928-523-5010
challengecourse@nau.edu
NAU Outdoors
PO Box 5773
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
928-523-3229
nauodr@nau.edu
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