Staff
Cheyenne Sterck
Raised in the mountains of northern Idaho, Cheyenne has deep experience across diverse fields—from education to hospitality, operations management, development, and even as manager of Aaron Sterck Racing #285. (Aaron,…
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Samantha
Samantha grew up in Breckenridge, Colorado and has spent the past two summers in Jackson Hole. “I’m always on the lookout for different local nonprofits that work with sustainability and…
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Jack Lahey
Snake River Intern A senior in the environmental studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University, Jack Lahey has a particular interest in rivers. Within VCU’s environmental studies program, Jack is additionally…
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Mady Fowler
University of Wyoming senior Mady Fowler heard about Friends of Bridger-Teton’s internship through the 2025 interns, Lis Ressler and Kara Waskowiak. “They said it was fun and that they learned…
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Parker Romero
Growing up in Boise, Parker Romero made frequent trips to the Bridger-Teton National Forest to ski—both in the backcountry and at the ski resorts on the forest—hike, backpack, and camp….
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Carlie Ideker
Program Manager Carlie Ideker grew up on public lands in and around Dubois. “My family spent our weekends outside, usually in the Shoshone or Bridger-Teton National Forests, whether we were…
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Shane O’Brien
Shane O’Brien began his journey with Friends of the Bridger-Teton as a contract employee and quickly jumped at the opportunity to join the team full-time. “I was excited by the…
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Scott Kosiba
“My favorite piece of backpacking equipment that is ‘extra’—not something every backpacker should or would have—is a machete,” Scott says. “I did my doctorate in the Amazon and learned how…
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Jennifer Ricupero
How Jennifer Recreates Responsibly: Jennifer says that no matter what the weather or conditions she always abides by the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel…
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Dina Mishev
Communications and outreach liaison Dina Mishev moved to Jackson Hole because of the Tetons. She’s stayed for 20+ years because of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. “I love adventuring in the…
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