Kristen Beverage is the Executive Director of Experience Learning, where she leads the organization’s vision, strategy, and daily operations. She oversees immersive programs at the Spruce Knob campus and other sites, ensuring they are safe, high quality, and rooted in meaningful outdoor learning. She has a deep connection to Experience Learning, having spent time at the Spruce Knob campus throughout her life.

Before joining Experience Learning, Kristen managed the West Virginia Recreational Economies Initiative at Partner Community Capital, helping communities and businesses leverage outdoor recreation for economic growth. She previously served as Executive Director of the Snowshoe Foundation and as a Business Advisor with the West Virginia Women’s Business Center, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state. Kristen holds a Master of Arts in Applied Community Development from Future Generations University, which grounds her leadership in community-driven, place-based approaches to learning and rural development. Contact Kristen

Katrina Weyland, Course Director and HR manager, started working at Experience Learning in 2004 as an intern. She earned her BS in Recreation and Tourism from Winona State University and has over 25 years of experience in the outdoor field. With two thru-hikes under her belt, the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) and the Continental Divide Trail (3,100 miles), she has logged more than 5,000 miles of hiking and over 600 nights of camping out in the wilderness. Katrina also works part time for Andrew Skurka Adventures, leading expeditions on both the east and west coast. Contact Katrina