Mentors
Our Mentors are GU students who love God and the outdoors, and through servant-leadership, they foster spiritual companionship in the teams of Explorers
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Chaplain
Our Chaplain's role is to support the Mentors through prayer, spiritual accompaniment, and training in pastoral and ministerial engagement
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Weaver
Our Weaver is the Lead Instructor and host who threads together the themes of Explore while narrating the shared story we experience
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Navigator
As the Program Lead, our Navigator is responsible for planning, coordination, and communication with staff and partners of Gonzaga Explore
Rachel Muhr
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I am a graduate of GU! I studied English and Secondary Education with a minor in Spanish. I am from Littleton, CO, and some of my favorite outdoor activities include hiking and camping in the Rockies. A fun fact about me is that I have been to all 50 states. My family takes a lot of road trips to visit my extended family in Canada or travel to race at different racetracks throughout the States.
Director
Our Program Director is responsible for visioneering, supporting the staff, and charting out the physical and spiritual landscapes of Explore
Ben was born in San Diego and spent his nomadic years around the Northwest (OR, AK, ID, WA) before making Spokane his home with his wife and three kids. He works in ecological spirituality at Gonzaga University, and he loves making coffee and food (especially Korean food) for others.