Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO BROADEN THE NATURE OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION; TEACH CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF & RESPECT FOR NATURAL & HUMAN COMMUNITIES; & CULTIVATE A SENSE OF PLACE THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL, SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.
The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers academically rigorous, place-based field courses that develop engaged, informed citizens and strong leaders capable of addressing complex social and environmental issues.
The Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) is a Missoula, MT based 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. WRFIs vision is to foster the next generation of leaders and environmental stewards through field-based education in the American West. The Wild Rockies Field Institute was founded on a strong set of values. The entire WRFI community board members, staff, students, instructors and alumni share a commitment to wilderness, education, responsibility, respect, and excellence. Together, these values define who we are and what we do.WRFI offers a unique combination of outdoor adventure, quality academics, and experiential learning. Courses are taught almost entirely in the backcountry where students camp, backpack, bike, kayak and/or canoe while studying the ecology, land use policy, cultural history and current issues of the region. WRFI courses are accredited through the University of Montana and offer 300-level credits in departments such as Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resource Conservation, Philosophy and Native American Studies. As a small organization, WRFI is committed to the experiences and well-being of its students and staff. Class size is typically limited to 10-12, and the student to instructor ratio is never more than 6:1. In 2019, WRFI offered six courses, serving a total of 53 students.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Keri Mcwilliams | Executive Dir. | 40 | $49,846 |
| David Steele | President | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Hood | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Kleschen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Spencer | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Rieker | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Libby Metcalf | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Molly White | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Hepburn | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ted Morrison | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Fisher | Director | 1 | $0 |
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