Colorado Mountain College
Erica MarciniecErica Marciniec is an experienced forager and teacher of wild food plants in the diverse elevation zones of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain region. She shares stories about her research and first-hand experience at her blog, www.wildfoodgirl.com.
Key among Erica’s areas of interest are native versus non-native species, and how that information can inform sustainable foraging. She is currently working on her first book about edible wild plants in the Mountain West.
Adjunct Instructor of Outdoor Education and Emergency Medicine
Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge/Dillon
970-389-7594 | bcbutler@coloradomtn.edu
Ben is a WEMT-IV, AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructor and the current President for Summit County Rescue Group. In addition to holding the office of President, Ben is one of 9 mission coordinators, a member of the Rapid Avalanche Deployment Team, Rapid Technical Deployment Team and a Swiftwater Technician.
Ben primarily teaches rock and ice climbing as well as technical rescue classes and wilderness emergency medicine classes. Ben has worked for Colorado Mountain College since 2011 and finds the small class sizes to be a great benefit to students.
Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge/Dillon
Office: Room 206
Relevant Interests
I unknowingly began my career in education when I started river guiding in West Virginia during the mid-90s. That led me to a position with the Colorado Outward Bound School, where I instructed teenagers in the arts of rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountaineering, canyoneering, and backpacking for seven seasons.
During this time I had the fortune of traveling to developing nations across the globe in search of adventure, and ended up learning firsthand the situational disparities that exist throughout communities everywhere. I landed at Colorado Mountain College in 2009, assisting on a winter camping course, and I was hooked. My passion is to develop meaningful and inspirational courses that students can connect to their own passions and goals.
Over 18 years of diversified business and engineering experience in startups and well established organizations. research, development, analysis and commercialization of revolutionary services and products within the aerospace, oil & gas, medical, military, industrial and consumer product industries.
“Colorado Mountain College proved to be a necessary piece of my personal growth as a change leader. I’ve gained a strong foundation of education and professional experience in the program, and learned how to be a business leader who embraces sustainability concepts.”
Rebecca McFarland Kanaly earned her MBA degree from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business after graduating from CMC. She was later hired as Executive Director for United Way of Eagle River Valley.
“The faculty here prepare their classes in interesting ways. This program has been very inspiring, and a wonderful experience for me. It will open up many new opportunities.”
Angelica Mascarenas, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration graduate.
