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Outdoor Programs Office Staff

Contact

  • Office: Robinson Hall
  • Phone: (603) 646-2428

Hours

  • Weekdays
  • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Kellen AppletonKellen Appleton '20

Program Coordinator
102B Robinson Hall | Kellen.T.Appleton@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-2416

Kellen works with the First-Year Trips program, Sophomore Trips program, Timber Team, and other programs and activities of the DOC and Outdoor Programs. 

Robert CaldwellRobert Caldwell

 
 

Program Coordinator
121 Robinson Hall | Robert.D.Caldwell@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-1624

Rob works with the DMC, Fifty, Student Risk Management Committee, and other programs and activities of the DOC and Outdoor Programs. 

Katie ColleranKatie Colleran

 
 

Director
101 Robinson Hall | Katie.T.Colleran@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-3512

Katie oversees the Outdoor Programs Office, which works to ensure that outdoor experiences are a transformative part of every student's education at Dartmouth.  The office offers staff-led programming, supports the Dartmouth Outing Club, and operates a number of facilities, including the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, the Cross-Country Ski Center, and cabins spread throughout New Hampshire. 

Kate CrockerKate Crocker

 
 

Office Manager
102 Robinson Hall | Kate.L.Crocker@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-0351 | Remote on Wednesdays

Kate is our welcoming "front of office" face. She oversees office operations, payroll and hiring processes, and office communications.

 Kathy DecatoKathleen Decato

 

Financial Coordinator
102A Robinson Hall | Kathleen.Decato@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-2830 | Remote on Mondays and Wednesdays

Kathy develops and administers the department budget and processes and monitors revenue and expenditure.

 Rory GawlerRory Gawler '05

 

Assistant Director 
121 Robinson Hall | Rory.C.Gawler@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-1607 | Remote on Wednesdays

Rory acts as the DOC General Manager, advising the senior leadership of the club and important management committees within the organization. Rory works closely with the program coordinators to advise the member clubs and divisions of the DOC. He also oversees the Mount Moosilauke property and the operations of the Ravine Lodge. 

BradBradley Geismar '17

Program Coordinator 
102B Robinson Hall | Bradley.R.Geismar@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-3503

Brad works closely with the Ledyard Canoe Club, Mountain Biking, POCO, Ski Programs, as well as other staff run programs. 

ElizabethElizabeth Keeley

Program Coordinator
102D Robinson Hall | Elizabeth.U.Keeley@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-3501

Elizabeth works with Cabin and Trail to help maintain over 80 miles of trail on Moosilauke and on the Appalachian Trail, as well as staff run programming, and advising VHOC, and ESD. 

ElliotYong Sheng "Elliot" Ng '21

 

 

Program Coordinator
102D Robinson Hall | elliot@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-6654

Elliot works with the climbing gym, the XC Ski Centre, the DMC, DCT, POCO and other programs and activities of the DOC and Outdoor Programs. 

Margaret Nichols '20Margaret Nichols '20

 

 

Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Manager
103 Robinson Hall | Margaret.W.Nichols@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-6543

Margaret manages the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and is responsible for all aspects of operations, staff supervision, food service hospitality and coordinating facility maintenance at that facility. 

Willow NilsenWillow Nilsen

 
 
 

Associate Director
102C Robinson Hall | Willow.Nilsen@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-2427

Willow is responsible for guiding all OPO programming efforts.  

Michael Schedin

 
Whitewater Special Project Coordinator
103 Robinson Hall | Michael.A.Schedin@dartmouth.edu

Micheal supports whitewater trips, OPO facilities, and the prospect for the creation of a whitewater park in Lebanon, NH.

Mike SilvermanMichael Silverman

Outdoor Rentals
Robinson Hall, Lower Level | Michael.Silverman@dartmouth.edu | 603-646-1747

Mike manages Dartmouth Outdoor Rentals and the Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center.

Steve Thomas

Grant Caretaker
Second College Grant | Steve.M.Thomas@dartmouth.edu

Steve oversees the operations and maintenance of Dartmouth's Second College Grant, its recreational spaces, and its cabins.

Last Updated: 1/17/23