Team

Our team is a diverse, vibrant and passionate group of humans beings who will work with you to create collaborative experiences with self, other and the more-than-human world

Luna

 

Dana

Reflecting ideas and igniting collectives' desire to be better together. Dana's work in the more-than-human world allows people to be authentic and vulnerable.  Come with her on a shared journey.

Luca

Luca is about people and planet. Head up the creek with him and learn to find peace and inspiration in the more than human world.

Dom

At the end of experiences students will say " we did this ourselves". Dom curates social dynamics that allow autonomy with more-than-human worlds.

Kim

At home in complex social situations, Kim is curator of cultures that help people thrive in complex environments.

Derek

Keen to curate learning environments, Derek loves to watch groups become self-managing.

Katy AKA Captain Robbo

Katy's unique view on the more-than-human world provides a gateway for collaboration through art.

Rowena

Thorough and enthusiastic to connect, Rowena keeps our administration in order.

DEREK COOK (AKA BEN HENNESSY)
FOUNDER | DIRECTOR
Dip. Outdoor Leadership B.Education (p-12). Grad cert. adolescent development.

Derek has over 30 years of experience in education focused on canoeing and outdoor adventures.

He believes in trust and expectation for creating environments and cultures that place people in the pilot’s chair - enabling participants to wrestle with their situation and co-create their own program and takeaways. 

Throughout Derek’s career he has drawn on Educational Theory from the United Nations which has driven him to provide unique water-based experiences for individuals, schools and organisations.

Come on let’s go up the creek!