Andrea has worked in Child and Youth Care for over 17 years and holds a Master of Social Work degree. She is currently an instructor in Child and Youth Care, bringing extensive frontline experience from youth residential settings, where she developed and led wilderness-based programs for several agencies. Her work centers on the transformative power of relationship and the outdoors in young people’s lives. An avid hiker, cyclist, skier, and backpacker, Andrea is passionate about getting kids outside and believes nature fosters resilience, confidence, and meaningful connection — a philosophy she weaves into both her professional practice and everyday life.
Aneil loves adventuring through forests, mountains, or oceans and is in his happy place if there are hotdogs and a fire at the end. He is humbled to combine at Crossing the Divide his passion for the outdoors with his 10+ years of experience in philanthropy, and to be enabling youth to experience the outdoors’ transformative powers.
Jess brings a passion for the outdoors inspired by her experience guiding whitewater rafting and adventure tours in the Yukon. She is an avid rock climber, hiker, canoer, camper and a terrible but cheerful skier. Jess believes deeply in the transformative power of nature, bringing both moments of calm reflection and wild adrenaline. She is excited to be a part of Crossing the Divide’s mission and community. Jess joined the board in 2024.
Georgia has been part of Crossing the Divide since 2016, beginning as a guide and spending eight seasons in the field before moving into an administrative role and joining the Board of Directors in 2025. Raised in a small mountain town in British Columbia, Georgia has a lifelong passion for the outdoors and for supporting youth through meaningful, healing experiences in nature. She earned her Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Hiking Guide (ACMG) certification in 2024 and holds a Human Service Worker diploma. Georgia deeply believes in the transformative impact of Crossing the Divide’s work.
Graham thrives in the outdoors, whether he’s hiking mountains, paddling on a lake, or cruising down a bike path. But his passion extends far beyond personal enjoyment. Graham finds his true fulfillment in fuelling a love for the outdoors in others. Being part of a team dedicated to connecting youth with the natural world. Witnessing their wonder as they explore a forest for the first time, their determination as they conquer a short climb, or the camaraderie that builds around a campfire – these are the moments that truly motivate him.
Tom joined the board in 2025 after moving from London to Calgary. An avid skier and hiker who grew up in Germany without immediate mountain access, he deeply appreciates the privilege of reaching untouched nature so easily. Tom uses his finance background to help more youth experience the transformative power of the backcountry.
