MEET THE TEAM
2024/2025 EXEC
We're thrilled to announce our largest team ever with a remarkable 30+ executives this year! Get ready to embark on two unforgettable semesters filled with exciting outdoor adventures.
Want to join our awesome team? Keep an eye on our instagram (@queensoutdoorsclub) where hiring information will be posted!
Co-President
Ezra Greenwood
Hi I’m Ezra! I’m a 5th year history student and I’ve grown up with a passion for the outdoors. I’ve canoed through basically every national park in Ontario and this past summer I was tree planting out west in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. This is my second year as a trip leader and I’m hyped to lead some sick trips this year
Co-President
Duncan Barter
Hi! I’m Duncan and I’m in my fourth year and majoring in Global Development. I love spending time outside, and worked a winter at Lake Louise before coming to Queen’s. I love a good comfortably fitting MEC fleece and planning ski trips for my friends.
Head Trip Leader
Sapphire Newman-Fogel
Hey I’m Sapph, and I’m pursuing my Masters at Queen’s. I love spending time in nature, particularly by lakes. I have been going backcountry canoe camping since I was little, and it is my absolute favourite thing to do. So excited to get outdoors this year!
Trip Leader
Leo Kristal-Polci
Hey guys, I’m Leo and I’m super excited to be on QUOC exec this year!! I’m in second year doing a joint honours degree in philosophy and poli sci (super duper exciting, I know). Outdoor activities dearest to my heart include (but are not limited to) frolicking, lallygagging, wilderness shenanigans, and all other forms of appreciating nature lackadaisically. Looking forward to seeing you all out there, sun or snow!
Treasurer
Andrew Scott
I’m Andrew Scott. I am currently in my second year in the commerce program. I like the outdoors because of how scenic it can be and the array of different activities you can do with other people outside. I enjoy outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, canoeing and skiing.
Trip Leader
Talia Bennett
Hi I’m Talia and I’m currently going into my second year of life science! I love being out in nature and I am always down for a hike or canoe trip. Looking forward to the upcoming adventures with the outdoors club this year!
Gear Room
Joel Jonker
Hey my name is Joel and I’m in my second year at queens studying Biochemistry. Spending time outdoors and with friends is very important to me, and I particularly enjoy hiking and canoe tripping all around Ontario.
Gear Room
Kathleen Bruce
Hey I’m Kathleen, and I’m in my third year of Economics at Queen’s. I love spending time in nature, particularly in the mountains or by the ocean. In my free time I love going on backpacking trips with friends, exploring new trails or simply being outside. Come visit me in the gear room this year!
Trip Leader
Julie Zielonka
Hi! I’m Julie, I am in my first year of my Masters in Microbes, Immunity and inflammation here at Queens. I grew up camping, hiking, and canoe tripping which fostered my love for the outdoors. In my spare time I love to go snowboarding, climbing, and planning my next adventure! Stoked for another awesome year with QUOC and can’t wait to see you all out on the trails!:)
Trip Leader
Skyler Gruner
Hi, I’m Marley! I am in my second year of a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. Since I was little, I have loved to be outside, specifically to hike and camp. Therefore, I am so happy to be in a club with likeminded people seeking adventure and cannot wait for what the year will bring!
Trip Leader
Anya Aaron
Hey! I'm a fourth year Health Sci student who loves to just be outside, especially going on canoe trips and hikes. I'm super excited for all the fun ways we can get outside this year!
Gear Room
Brynn Armstrong
Hi!! I'm Brynn, a 5th year Mechanical Engineering student and one of the Gear Managers. I love getting outside; in the woods, on the water or up a mountain. My favourite outdoor activity is canoe tripping. See you outside!
Socials
Madi Derian
My name is Madi (she/her) I’m a fourth year Environmental Studies major. I love working outdoors, hiking and climbing trees. I pride myself on my fire building and knot skills.
Trip Leader
Ethan Joiner
Hey my name is Ethan Joiner and I'm going into my fourth year of electrical engineering. I love exploring the outdoors and cooking aggressively elaborate meals on the campfire
Yakker
Josh Good
Hey im Josh! I'm a fourth year Biology Major eager to make a career out of my love for the outdoors. I grew up in the Ottawa Valley close to the renown Ottawa River which set me up nicely for my position as a kayaker here! On top of whitewater activities, I am an avid angler, canoeist, backcountry camper, part-time rock climber, and probably a handful of other things.
Head Gear Room Manager
Harper Kuhn
Hey everyone! I’m Harper, and I’m a third year POLS student from Seattle, Washington. I love hiking, skiing, biking, climbing, and pretty much any other outdoor activity that gets me out in beautiful places and surrounds me with cool people!
Socials
Nicki Brown
Hi! I’m Nicki and I’m in my 3rd year of Bio-Psych at Queen’s! I love spending my time outdoors canoeing and hiking! This past summer, I spent a lot of time outdoors while tree planting in Northern Ontario and Alberta! Can’t wait for a great year ahead!
Trip Leader
Andrew Martin
What’s up I’m Andrew. I am currently in my 3rd year of mechanical engineering. I spend my summers at Camp Kitchikewana where I’ve worked as a canoe tripper and leadership facilitator. If I have any time off you’ll find going on sone sort of wild outdoor adventure. I can’t wait to lead some cool trips and meet some cool folks.
Yakker
Wesley Peever
Hey I’m Wesley! I’m a 4th year civil engineering student who spends most of his time climbing rocks and paddling whitewater. I love to meet new people and enjoy the welcoming community created by the outdoors.
Social Media
Victoria Meffe
My name is Victoria I’m a third year philosophy major. I’ve always loved camping and being outdoors and have recently been getting more into hiking. I have spent the last two summers in northern Ontario planting trees and have made some of the best memories. I’m psyched for another year as an exec in the club and to take out some awesome trips.
Photography
Scout
hi! i’m a fourth year Global Development student at Queen’s and i’m super excited for this year at QUOC!! this year i’m doing photography and newsletter writing for the club, but you’ll definitely see me on some of the trips. can’t wait for an awesome year!😎
Tech Guru/Trip leader
Lilly Coote
Hi everyone! I’m Lilly, and I am a fourth year student majoring in Political Studies with a minor in World Languages and Cultures. Some of my favourite outdoor activities include skiing, surfing, hiking, and fishing!
Trip Leader
Charlie Mosser
Hi! I’m Charlie and I’m in my second year of commerce here at Queen’s. I’ve been passionate about exploring and protecting our great outdoors for as long as I can remember. I’ve spent my past four summers working at Camp Kitchi in Georgian Bay, mainly as a canoe tripper. I’m super super excited to lead some awesome trips with QUOC this year.
Trip Leader
Kristofer
Hi! I'm Kristofer and I love the outdoors!
Trip Leader
Kara Spence
Hi!! My name is Kara and I am in second year Biology. I absolutely love anything outside, but my favourite thing is definitely white water canoeing. This summer I guided trips on the Harricana, Missinaibi, Lady Evelyn River and Temagami River. I am super excited to run some fun trips this year!!!
Gear Room Manager
Luke Skinner
Hi everyone I’m Luke, and I’m in my 4th year studying History. I love snowboarding, ripping my one-wheel around campus, and mowing lawns around the city of Kingston.
Yak Peeps
Lauren Richardson
Hi! I'm Lauren and I love the outdoors!
Trip Leader
Olivia Greenwood
Hi!! I’m Olivia, a fourth year kin student here at Queen’s. I am one of the trip leaders and I am super excited to go on some great trips this school year :) My love for the outdoors comes from going to camp every summer growing up, and I have always loved camping, hiking, canoeing, and skiing!
Yakker
Becca Gillis
Trip Leader
Anna Van Raalte
Hi! I'm Anna and I love the outdoors!
Hi! I'm Becca and I love the outdoors!
Co-President
Ezra Greenwood
Hi I’m Ezra! I’m a 5th year history student and I’ve grown up with a passion for the outdoors. I’ve canoed through basically every national park in Ontario and this past summer I was tree planting out west in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. This is my second year as a trip leader and I’m hyped to lead some sick trips this year
Co-President
Duncan Barter
Hi! I’m Duncan and I’m in my fourth year and majoring in Global Development. I love spending time outside, and worked a winter at Lake Louise before coming to Queen’s. I love a good comfortably fitting MEC fleece and planning ski trips for my friends.
Head Trip Leader
Sapphire Newman-Fogel
Hey I’m Sapph, and I’m pursuing my Masters at Queen’s. I love spending time in nature, particularly by lakes. I have been going backcountry canoe camping since I was little, and it is my absolute favourite thing to do. So excited to get outdoors this year!
Trip Leader
Leo Kristal-Polci
Hey guys, I’m Leo and I’m super excited to be on QUOC exec this year!! I’m in second year doing a joint honours degree in philosophy and poli sci (super duper exciting, I know). Outdoor activities dearest to my heart include (but are not limited to) frolicking, lallygagging, wilderness shenanigans, and all other forms of appreciating nature lackadaisically. Looking forward to seeing you all out there, sun or snow!
Treasurer
Andrew Scott
I’m Andrew Scott. I am currently in my second year in the commerce program. I like the outdoors because of how scenic it can be and the array of different activities you can do with other people outside. I enjoy outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, canoeing and skiing.
Trip Leader
Talia Bennett
Hi I’m Talia and I’m currently going into my second year of life science! I love being out in nature and I am always down for a hike or canoe trip. Looking forward to the upcoming adventures with the outdoors club this year!
Gear Room
Joel Jonker
Hey my name is Joel and I’m in my second year at queens studying Biochemistry. Spending time outdoors and with friends is very important to me, and I particularly enjoy hiking and canoe tripping all around Ontario.
Gear Room
Kathleen Bruce
Hey I’m Kathleen, and I’m in my third year of Economics at Queen’s. I love spending time in nature, particularly in the mountains or by the ocean. In my free time I love going on backpacking trips with friends, exploring new trails or simply being outside. Come visit me in the gear room this year!
Trip Leader
Julie Zielonka
Hi! I’m Julie, I am in my first year of my Masters in Microbes, Immunity and inflammation here at Queens. I grew up camping, hiking, and canoe tripping which fostered my love for the outdoors. In my spare time I love to go snowboarding, climbing, and planning my next adventure! Stoked for another awesome year with QUOC and can’t wait to see you all out on the trails!:)
Trip Leader
Skyler Gruner
Hi, I’m Marley! I am in my second year of a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. Since I was little, I have loved to be outside, specifically to hike and camp. Therefore, I am so happy to be in a club with likeminded people seeking adventure and cannot wait for what the year will bring!
Trip Leader
Anya Aaron
Hey! I'm a fourth year Health Sci student who loves to just be outside, especially going on canoe trips and hikes. I'm super excited for all the fun ways we can get outside this year!
Gear Room
Brynn Armstrong
Hi!! I'm Brynn, a 5th year Mechanical Engineering student and one of the Gear Managers. I love getting outside; in the woods, on the water or up a mountain. My favourite outdoor activity is canoe tripping. See you outside!
Socials
Madi Derian
My name is Madi (she/her) I’m a fourth year Environmental Studies major. I love working outdoors, hiking and climbing trees. I pride myself on my fire building and knot skills.
Trip Leader
Ethan Joiner
Hey my name is Ethan Joiner and I'm going into my fourth year of electrical engineering. I love exploring the outdoors and cooking aggressively elaborate meals on the campfire
Yakker
Josh Good
Hey im Josh! I'm a fourth year Biology Major eager to make a career out of my love for the outdoors. I grew up in the Ottawa Valley close to the renown Ottawa River which set me up nicely for my position as a kayaker here! On top of whitewater activities, I am an avid angler, canoeist, backcountry camper, part-time rock climber, and probably a handful of other things.
Head Gear Room Manager
Harper Kuhn
Hey everyone! I’m Harper, and I’m a third year POLS student from Seattle, Washington. I love hiking, skiing, biking, climbing, and pretty much any other outdoor activity that gets me out in beautiful places and surrounds me with cool people!
Socials
Nicki Brown
Hi! I’m Nicki and I’m in my 3rd year of Bio-Psych at Queen’s! I love spending my time outdoors canoeing and hiking! This past summer, I spent a lot of time outdoors while tree planting in Northern Ontario and Alberta! Can’t wait for a great year ahead!
Trip Leader
Andrew Martin
What’s up I’m Andrew. I am currently in my 3rd year of mechanical engineering. I spend my summers at Camp Kitchikewana where I’ve worked as a canoe tripper and leadership facilitator. If I have any time off you’ll find going on sone sort of wild outdoor adventure. I can’t wait to lead some cool trips and meet some cool folks.
Yakker
Wesley Peever
Hey I’m Wesley! I’m a 4th year civil engineering student who spends most of his time climbing rocks and paddling whitewater. I love to meet new people and enjoy the welcoming community created by the outdoors.
Social Media
Victoria Meffe
My name is Victoria I’m a third year philosophy major. I’ve always loved camping and being outdoors and have recently been getting more into hiking. I have spent the last two summers in northern Ontario planting trees and have made some of the best memories. I’m psyched for another year as an exec in the club and to take out some awesome trips.
Photography
Scout
hi! i’m a fourth year Global Development student at Queen’s and i’m super excited for this year at QUOC!! this year i’m doing photography and newsletter writing for the club, but you’ll definitely see me on some of the trips. can’t wait for an awesome year!😎
Tech Guru/Trip leader
Lilly Coote
Hi everyone! I’m Lilly, and I am a fourth year student majoring in Political Studies with a minor in World Languages and Cultures. Some of my favourite outdoor activities include skiing, surfing, hiking, and fishing!
Trip Leader
Charlie Mosser
Hi! I’m Charlie and I’m in my second year of commerce here at Queen’s. I’ve been passionate about exploring and protecting our great outdoors for as long as I can remember. I’ve spent my past four summers working at Camp Kitchi in Georgian Bay, mainly as a canoe tripper. I’m super super excited to lead some awesome trips with QUOC this year.
Trip Leader
Kristofer
Hi! I'm Kristofer and I love the outdoors!
Trip Leader
Kara Spence
Hi!! My name is Kara and I am in second year Biology. I absolutely love anything outside, but my favourite thing is definitely white water canoeing. This summer I guided trips on the Harricana, Missinaibi, Lady Evelyn River and Temagami River. I am super excited to run some fun trips this year!!!
Gear Room Manager
Luke Skinner
Hi everyone I’m Luke, and I’m in my 4th year studying History. I love snowboarding, ripping my one-wheel around campus, and mowing lawns around the city of Kingston.
Yak Peeps
Lauren Richardson
Hi! I'm Lauren and I love the outdoors!
Trip Leader
Olivia Greenwood
Hi!! I’m Olivia, a fourth year kin student here at Queen’s. I am one of the trip leaders and I am super excited to go on some great trips this school year :) My love for the outdoors comes from going to camp every summer growing up, and I have always loved camping, hiking, canoeing, and skiing!