Meet Our Staff
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.
Amber Heft
Challenge Course Manager
Sophia
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
Brandon
Matt
Sean
Elliot
Challenge Course Supervisor
Rich
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.
Joey
Stephanie
Russ
Devin
Doug
Jessica
Garett
Kelsie
Niki
Derek
If you are interested in joining the NAU Challenge Course Facilitator community, please check out our training page and/or contact us.
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