Amy has a background in Environmental Studies and a deep passion for making the outdoors accessible and empowering for women. As a certified Wilderness First Responder, she founded Wandering Wild to create meaningful experiences in nature, guiding women as they build confidence, reconnect with themselves, and embrace their authenticity. In the Channel Islands retreat, Amy leads participants through various hikes that challenge and inspire. She holds space for personal growth and renewal, helping women trust their intuition, recognize their strength, and step into their full potential. Through nature, community, and outdoor skill-building, Amy empowers women to break through limitations and rediscover their sense of adventure—both in the outdoors and in life.

Emily brings a vibrant blend of humor, adventure, and creativity to every Wandering Wild journey. As an assistant trip leader, she helps foster a supportive and encouraging environment where women feel empowered to take on new experiences, embrace the unknown, and find joy in the wild. Her own journey into adventure travel began in the summer of 2024, when she faced her fears and joined a group of strangers on a five-day horseback expedition into the California mountains. That life-changing experience ignited a deep love for bold, soul-stirring travel—and she’s been chasing that feeling ever since. Whether she’s helping set up camp, spotting wildlife along the trail, or making everyone laugh around the fire, Emily’s presence is grounding, uplifting, and full of heart. She’s here to remind you that you’re more capable than you know—and that adventure can be both wild and welcoming. Learn more about Emily’s photography and creative work at www.tmpphotos.com

Tori is a passionate environmental educator with a background in wildlife rehabilitation and a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University at Buffalo. She first connected with Earth Spirit as an intern in 2019 and has returned to the team after gaining experience with organizations like Reinstein Woods and the NYSDEC. Tori brings a deep love for nature and hands-on learning to her work. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, hiking, birding, and practicing herbalism.

Rabia uses her dynamic personality, skills and experience to engage and educate community to foster healthier systems that enhance collective well-being and environment, drawing inspiration from Malcolm X’s teaching: “When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We,’ even illness becomes wellness.” With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UB and Minor in Biochemical Pharmacology, coupled with extensive training in Holistic Wellness Practices and special focus on facilitating women’s groups; Rabia brings a wealth of knowledge, balance, approach-ability, warmth and humor to her classes. She is a Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Movement & Mindfulness Instructor (YTT300, YTT200, CYT95), Certified Trainer in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Rabia currently serves on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization committed to providing wellness tools and resources to under-served populations, as well as another nonprofit focused on providing supportive services for domestic violence survivors and gender-based violence prevention. Her work emphasizes support for vulnerable populations facing additional barriers such as language, religion, culture, and under representation.