President - sidney kalin
Sidney is from Danville, CA, and is studying medical gerontology. She enjoys scaring off bears with her realistic dog impression and eating unidentified berries on the trails. When she’s not backpacking, running, or caving, she’s probably taping feet at ultramarathons or folding pants at her silly retail job. She is certified as a wilderness first responder, and as the President of SCO, she oversees the well-being, operations, and strategic direction of the organization.
Trip Director - Hayden Naffziger
Membership Director - Delaney Carroll and Jordyn VanOrman
Have you ever wanted to meet someone who can riff a guitar while driving a snowmobile? Meet Delaney Carroll! Hailing from Syracuse, New York, Delaney fell in love with the lush trees, abundant lakes, and sedimentary rock deposits of upstate New York. Delaney is a Wilderness First Responder and is stoked to bring amazing events to the SCO community. She is the link between guides and members as she and Jordyn plan everything from sick ragers to serene picnics. Get hyped, or else.
Jordyn is from Salt Lake City, and grew up in and out of Utah’s National and State Parks. There, she found her love for the red rocks of Zion and the evergreens of Timpanogos. On top of the outdoors, Jordyn loves science, coffee, and puzzles. She is a Wilderness First Responder, and, as membership director, she looks forward to sharing the outdoors with the USC community.
Finance DIrector - alex tang
Alex hails from New England. His pursuit of adventure brought him then to boarding school just south of Santa Barbara and he now studies International Relations and the Global Economy at USC. Within SCO, he serves as the Director of Finance and enjoys all things mountain and snow. Special talents include bird photography and greeting other hikers on the trail with far too much enthusiasm
Training Directors - kylie mclane and ryan long
Ryan is from Edwards, CO and he cultivated his love for the outdoors in the Rockies. He studies Psychology, Forensics, and Criminality. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Ryan loves backpacking, hiking, ice climbing, and most adventures outdoors. Along with Kylie, Ryan is stoked to train SCO guides and equip them with the tools they need to guide efficiently and whimsically.
With her good pal Ryan, Kylie works to foster a tight-knit community within the new guide class and best equip them for leading meaningful trips and creating lasting memories. Kylie is a first-get college student, an aspiring surgeon, and a killer harmonica player. She loves the rich biodiversity of California, but she holds a special place in her heart for the rolling hills and valleys of Kansas City, MO where she grew up. Kylie is pumped to be a New Guide Trainer for the 2025 guide class and get more people outdoors!
Technology Director - lauren sun
Lauren grew up hiking with her family in Montreal and in New Jersey. She spends weekends hiking, camping, backpacking, and enjoys plein-air sketching and painting. She is Wilderness First Responder certified. As the Director of Technology, Lauren operates the technology essential to our website, ticketing, and payment infrastructures and maintains the online systems we rely on for efficient customer service.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Directors - agustin montes tacuba
Agustin grew up in Portland, Oregon and fell in love with the outdoors exploring Mt. Hood, the Columbia River Gorge, and the North Cascades. He is driven by making the outdoors affordable and accessible for disadvantaged communities. He works to curate and retain our partnerships with local service organizations and keep the SC Outfitters community informed of volunteer opportunities within our monthly trip cycles.
Equipment Director (“Gear-u”) - sedona silva
As the club’s Equipment Director, Sedona ensures that SCO’s gear stays in good condition for our trips, purchases new general and sport-specific gear for future trips, and manages first-aid and trip safety materials that guides carry for trips.
WFR & recruitment Director - diego salazar-ortiz
social media director - andrew heyt
Andrew is from Holmdel, New Jersey and grew up exploring the East Coast. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, hiking, playing guitar, and listening to music. He also works as an ocean lifeguard at the Jersey Shore. As social media director, Andrew manages the SCO Instagram page, engaging members and sharing important updates about trips and events.”
Guide Relations Directors - Nate Boxer and Josiah Chakra
Nate and Joe ensure that our guides have the resources and enrichment they need to connect with each other and the member community. Fostering a strong guide community is key to achieving the best leadership and communication on trips.
Nate is from Palo Alto, CA and grew up exploring Northern California. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and loves to camp, hike, backpack, and do all things outdoors. As a Guide Relations Director, Nate ensures that all guides feel they are part of a tight-knit community.
Joe grew up hiking and camping in the north cascades of Washington State and is stoked to share his passion for the outdoors with the USC community. He is a senior pursuing a B.S in Mechanical Engineering and a M.S in Aerospace Engineering and hopes to integrate sustainable practices in his career.