"I learned that it is okay to show my weaker side to others. It is okay to be comforted by others." - Jonathan

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

Our staff and guides are TNT's "Special Sauce" that make everything we do possible.

Virtual Office Team

Mandy Boes

Organizational Operations Lead
Supporting applicants, donors & TNT events
mandyboes@truenorthtreks.org

Lori Allen, LCSW

Trek Logistics Lead & Mindfulness Guide
Supporting guides, outfitters & setting up/executing treks
lallen1380@gmail.com

Kathy Scortino, RN, MA, LCPC

Engagement Lead
Supporting alumni, volunteers, & health professionals
kathyscortino@truenorthtreks.org

Kile Zuidema

WALDEN Institute Facilities Lead
Supporting all aspects of our beautiful facility
kilezuidema@truenorthtreks.org

---

Christina Sauer, MS

Software/Techie Guru
Supporting TNT's different technology needs
christina.sauer@northwestern.edu

Gretchen Doninger, JD, PhD

Co-Founder, CFO, & Mindfulness Guide
Supporting TNT's financial health and sustainability
gretchen.doninger@gmail.com

David Victorson, PhD

Co-Founder, ED, & Mindfulness Guide
Supporting staff, donors, & organizational well-being
davidvictorson@truenorthtreks.org

Trek Guides Past and Present

Kelle Sajdak, MA, LCP

Mindfulness Guide

Ian Rosa

Wilderness Guide

Carly Maletich, MA, LCPC

Mindfulness Guide

Lars Hall

Wilderness Guide

Shelly Annameier, MFT

Mindfulness Guide

Todd McKibben

Wilderness Guide

Kelley Quirk, PhD

Mindfulness Guide

Angie Roberts

Wilderness Guide

Gwen Victorson, MA

Co-Founder, Wilderness Guide, & Emeritus Program Director

Zach Burns

Wilderness Guide

Johanna Rachelle, PhD

Mindfulness Guide

Scott Victorson

Co-Founder, Wilderness Guide, & Emeritus Director of Outdoor Operations

---

WALDEN Farm Interns

Emily Weinmann

Farm Intern

Chris Boyke-Johnson

Farm Intern

---

Online Mindfulness Class Instructors

Claire Weaver

Mindfulness Instructor

Esther Yoon

Mindfulness Instructor

Board of Directors

Karen Arredondo

Board Member/Finance Committee

Katie McAlinden

Board Member/Secretary

Adekunle Adegbemi

Board Member/Finance Committee

Brad Corr, MD

Board Member/Medical Director

Kristin Smith

Board Member/Compensation Committee

Gretchen Doninger, JD, PhD

Board Member/Treasurer

John Salsman, PhD

Board Member/Compensation Committee

David Victorson, PhD

Board Member/President

Additional Medical Advisors Past and Present

Stacy Sanford, PhD

Jennifer Reichek, MD, LCSW

Sandra Manely-Eichler, LCSW

Past Board Members

Roy Arredondo

Robert Boncosky, MA, EdS

Michael Victorson

---

Do you want to join TNT's guide corps?

Does falling asleep to shooting stars or waking up with morning dew on the outside of your bivy sack bring a smile to your face? Do you practice mindfulness meditation and yoga? Have you ever taught it? Do you have your WFR and any experience leading groups in the outdoors? Any other special outdoor talents, certifications, or group leadership experiences? Have you ever worked with people affected by cancer? If you feel like you're a good fit to either be a mindfulness or wilderness guide and you're interested in learning more about joining our guide team, please send a note to Ms. Lori Allen, Lead of Trek Logistics and Execution and amazing human being extraordinaire: lallen1380@gmail.com.