Leanne Thompson
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
Intermountain
Leanne is equal parts mountain frolicker, gear nerd, and snack connoisseur. When not designing outdoor equipment at work, she can be found running, skiing, and rock climbing in the mountains. With snacks of course!
Francine Mullen
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
UTAH
Born and raised in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, Francine has a passion for being in the mountains. She lived in Bozeman, MT for 3 years before relocating to Salt Lake City, UT. You can catch Francine eating burritos in the skin track or dancing on mountain tops in the summer. Her passions lie within avalanche education and the overall mission of empowering women to find their own voices in the outdoors.
Nicole Barker
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
NEW MEXICO
Stacey Hopstad
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
IDAHO
Stacey is half of the infamous Idaho Regional Coordinator team. Stacey was born and raised among the Wasatch Mountains and now calls Boise home. She enjoys anything outside, but her favorites are skiing and mountain biking. Stacey loves to adventure with her husband, two daughters, and Australian Shepherd.
Jennifer Fredsall Cantwell
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
UTAH
A former swimmer born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley by a couple of ski bums who met while living at Alta. Now completing the journey back to the mountains, Jen can be found skiing or running, climbing, and hiking in the mountains while waiting for ski season.
Kim Holloway
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
IDAHO
Kim is half of the infamous Idaho Regional Coordinator team. She lives in Boise with her husband, 4 kids, and dog, Chase. Kim's favorite activity is dependent on the season but her ULTIMATE favorite is anything her whole family can participate in. When she's not in the weekly grind of adulting, she's unpacking, repacking, and enjoying the next great adventure.
Jess Briggs
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
BOISE, IDAHO
As a child, the mountains of Colorado was my play zone and as an adult, Idaho has become my home base for exploration. River guiding was the gateway sport that led the way to exploring a host of other outdoor activities and challenges. Outdoor recreation has been a significant root in my life that has shaped who I have become and continues to ground me as I grow older. The outdoors nourishes my soul and recharges my inner energy and purpose. I am looking forward to introducing my 7 year old daughter to the beauty and excitement of outdoor play; along with introducing her to powerful female leaders that will serve as role models as she grows older.
Nicole Penrose
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO
Nicole "Niki" is a Sun Valley native and an adaptive ski instructor in the winters. In the summer she can be found exploring the mountains with her dog Bruce. As a female BIPOC outdoor enthusiast, her goal in life is to get as many people outside and to share the stoke far and wide.
Leanne Dannacher
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Georgia girl living, working, and playing in the treasure trove of Utah. Leanne moved to Salt Lake City right after college for a job as a wilderness guide where she still works and thrives today. Leanne dabbles in a bit of everything but loves exploring with her pup, paddle-boarding, skiing, and backpacking. Oh and finding the best breakfast burritos.
Allison Bowman
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
PARK CITY, UTAH
Allison has spent over 15 years in the event and non-profit industries. When she's not working as a logistical wizard, she spends her time adventuring with her dog, Luna. She also loves skiing, hiking, yoga, and reading books on the beach.
Julia Stout
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
SALT LAKE CITY/PARK CITY, UTAH
A native New Englander, Julia now resides in Park City, Utah. Her role at SheJumps combines and gives purpose to her two passions: outdoor recreation and event planning. When she’s not at her day job planning events, you can find her bagging peaks in the Wasatch with her dog Finley.
Kristin Pulatie
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Originally from Arizona, Kristin now lives in Santa Fe with her beloved hound dogs. A retired triathlete, she enjoys trying new activities and participating in local races. Kristin has a passion for skiing, trail running, and sunshine and hopes to incorporate more bikepacking into her life. She also loves donuts.
Aakanksha Gavali
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
In search of some new wilderness adventures, Aakanksha recently moved to Utah from Seattle. Eager to create memories and experiences, she loves to spend her time traveling, hiking, backpacking and trying new activities. The mountains and the (preferably sunny) outdoors have always been her happy place. Aakanksha works in tech and is an active part of the fitness and foster care community. When she’s not working or adventuring, she loves to cook, read, play the piano and spend time with her friends.
Katie O'Brien
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
KETCHUM, IDAHO
Kate is an artist, teacher, and outdoor enthusiast living, working, and exploring in Ketchum, Idaho. She finds inspiration for her art in nature and loves to play outside! Kate's outdoor pursuits evolved after moving west from Ohio and Vermont. Now in addition to sailing, skiing, and snowboarding she also enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, hiking, and backpacking.
Courtney Kizer
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
MOAB, UTAH
Courtney's outdoor pursuits include equine endurance racing and show jumping, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and the backcountry in general. When not on a horse, a bike or skis, you’ll find her in front of a computer or on a jobsite following her other passion, Architecture.
Janel McInnes
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
KAMAS, UTAH
A surfer from SoCal, now residing in the mountains of Utah. Mom, Ski Patroller and Veterinary Technician. Find me sliding on snow in the winter and in the summer hiking, biking or at the lake.
Nicole Jorgenson
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
BOISE & SUN VALLEY, IDAHO
As a ski patroller, a passionate rider of all kinds of bikes and general lover of the outdoors, Nicole has a strong desire to share her enthusiasm for learning and recreating outside. She loves pushing boundaries and limits and hopes to instill the courage in other women to do the same.
Kristen Brevik
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
BOISE, IDAHO
Kristen was raised in Washington, growing up in Spokane and going to college in Bellingham. Now settled in Boise, she loves what Idaho has to offer. Open to trying (and hopefully somewhat succeeding in) all sorts of activities, she's happiest on the ski slopes and hiking trails.
Evan Taylor
EVENT COORDINATOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
Angela Staup
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
MCCALL, IDAHO
An Idaho native, Angela grew up romping through the forests, mountains, and wild waters in every season. She has practiced and competed in martial arts for almost 30 years and is a 6th degree black belt. For the past decade, she dedicated herself to working in the ski industry; maintaining terrain parks, grooming, snowmaking, and risk management. When she isn’t on the snow, the trail, the mat, or road, she enjoys cooking, crafting (especially crocheted penguins), reading, and just being quiet. Creating community, spying adventure around every corner, embracing challenges, and encouraging empowerment of others are the driving forces in her life.
Dione Catherine Rodriguez
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
OGDEN/LOGAN, UTAH
Dioné has called Utah her home for the last 11 years, but her love for the outdoors can be traced back to being a little kid following her mom's footsteps of climbing trees, venturing the hills, and more during the summers spent at her abuelita's (grandma's) home in a small rural town in Mexico. A current student in the Graphic Design BFA Program at Utah Valley University, Dioné enjoys spending as much time outside as possible whether that be hiking, camping, biking, or skiing always looking for ways to promote diversity in the beauty of the outdoors. While not outside, Dioné enjoys rewatching her favorite shows while getting cuddles from her two pups and eating Takis.
Chelsea Haskell
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
PARK CITY, UTAH
Chelsea is an avid skier and sailor from Vermont currently residing in Park City, Utah. She is super excited to be part of the SJ team!
Caroline Willis
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Covering area:
Intermountain
MOAB, UTAH
Hi! My name is Caroline. During the week, I work as a field guide for a wilderness therapy program in Southern Utah for teenagers. Our program teaches self-efficacy, trust, and communication skills through wilderness expeditions. On the weekends, you can find me hiking, skiing, practicing yoga, reading, or sampling SLC ice cream shops.