Haley made the move to Colorado in 2018 after graduating from Washington State University and ski-bumming at Palisades Tahoe for a season, to pursue her love of skiing and a Master’s Degree in Education at Western Colorado University. Her experience includes a BA in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in youth justice and her teaching license endorsed in Social Studies, Physical Education and Health. She gained incredible experience working as an educator for the past six years and working in youth programming for Washington State University. 

Why I love STARS

“I am passionate about providing opportunities for those from all backgrounds to be able to get outside and recreate. I am deeply moved by the work STARS does to provide people with the chance to enjoy what we have to offer in the Yampa Valley without barriers to recreation.”

More about Haley

• Life bucket list goal to travel to every National Park in the US, she has been to 27 so far

• Loves to play outside

• Has a Golden Retriever named Finn, he loves whipped cream, swimming, and his tennis ball in no particular order