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Emma Belén Price

Oakland

Summary

Outdoor Educator passionate about working with youth and being outside. Experience with backpacking and paddling courses in California for middle and high school students. Received a B.A. in Environmental Studies from UCSB and have a familiarity with the native CA ecosystems and an affinity for the natural history of the region.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outdoor Educator

GirlVentures
Oakland
06.2019 - Current
  • Co-leads multi-week backpacking, rock climbing, and sea kayaking courses in California for high school girls and queer youth.
  • Guides students through a leadership development progression
  • Teaches proper outdoor climbing, camping, paddling safety, and survival skills
  • Facilitates social/emotional, JEDI, and community building curriculum

Student Manager of ACC Climbing Wall

UCSB Adventure Programs
Isla Vista
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Routeset climbs.
  • Taught belay clinics and climbing orientations.
  • Created and ran Women's Weekly Climbing Meetup
  • Managed co-worker dynamics and facilitated an inclusive, welcoming work environment.

Logistics Coordinator

GirlVentures Administration
Oakland
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created spreadsheets with food-packing equations.
  • Bought and packed food and gear for multi-week backcountry courses
  • Provided resupplies for courses in the field
  • Set up and led the de-issue of food and gear, pre- and post-course.

Assistant Instructor

Girls Climb On
Oakland
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Taught rock climbing and bouldering skills to middle school girls and trans youth.
  • Organized icebreakers and team-building activities.
  • Lead semi-annual climbing trips to Castle Rock State Park in Santa Cruz, CA for an outdoor climbing experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Spanish Language and Culture

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2025

Skills

  • Curriculum facilitation
  • Leadership development
  • Risk management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Rock climbing instruction
  • Wilderness first aid
  • Navigation expertise
  • Beyond LNT principles
  • Backpacking expertise
  • Conflict Resolution
  • CA Natural History

Certification

  • CPR Certification, 01/01/24
  • Wilderness First Responder, 01/01/24

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

GirlVentures Administration
06.2023 - 08.2023

Student Manager of ACC Climbing Wall

UCSB Adventure Programs
01.2022 - 01.2025

Outdoor Educator

GirlVentures
06.2019 - Current

Assistant Instructor

Girls Climb On
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Spanish Language and Culture

University of California, Santa Barbara
Emma Belén Price