I'm Danielle Piscatelli, a knowledgeable educator and wilderness guide with 15 years in the outdoor industry. I lead single and multi-day trips across National Forests and National Parks, teaching youth through college students, and collaborating with community organizations to provide accessible, memorable outdoor experiences. I’m passionate about mentoring others, building teams, and turning a love of the outdoors into structured, growth-oriented programs. Beyond guiding, I bring nonprofit development experience, raising funds through grants, events, and annual giving with budgets from $250K to $1.1 million. I enjoy crafting engaging programs, coordinating logistics, and communicating impact to diverse audiences, always aiming to expand access to nature and outdoor education.

Danielle Piscatelli

I'm Danielle Piscatelli, a knowledgeable educator and wilderness guide with 15 years in the outdoor industry. I lead single and multi-day trips across National Forests and National Parks, teaching youth through college students, and collaborating with community organizations to provide accessible, memorable outdoor experiences. I’m passionate about mentoring others, building teams, and turning a love of the outdoors into structured, growth-oriented programs. Beyond guiding, I bring nonprofit development experience, raising funds through grants, events, and annual giving with budgets from $250K to $1.1 million. I enjoy crafting engaging programs, coordinating logistics, and communicating impact to diverse audiences, always aiming to expand access to nature and outdoor education.

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I’m Danielle Piscatelli, a knowledgeable educator and wilderness guide with 15 years in the outdoor industry. I lead single and multi-day trips across National Forests and National Parks, teaching youth through college students, and collaborating with community organizations to provide accessible, memorable outdoor experiences. I’m passionate about mentoring others, building teams, and turning a love of the outdoors into structured, growth-oriented programs.

Beyond guiding, I bring nonprofit development experience, raising funds through grants, events, and annual giving with budgets from $250K to $1.1 million. I enjoy crafting engaging programs, coordinating logistics, and communicating impact to diverse audiences, always aiming to expand access to nature and outdoor education.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

EMT & Instructor at Rocky Mountain CPR & First Aid
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
EMT and instructor delivering CPR/AED/BLS training; leadership in emergency medical response for outdoor trips and staff instruction.
Instructor (CPR/AED/BLS) at City & County of Denver Parks & Rec
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Outdoor recreation instruction and CPR/AED/BLS safety courses for park staff and participants.
Outdoor Recreation Lead Instructor at Colorado Mountain Club
January 1, 2021 - November 6, 2025
Led outdoor recreation programs; training and supervising instructors; wilderness safety education.
Lead Instructor (Backpacking School, Snowshoe School, Wilderness First Aid) at Colorado Mountain College
January 1, 2021 - November 6, 2025
Adjunct instructor for outdoor programs; leads backpacking, snowshoeing, and wilderness first aid coursework.
Adjunct Instructor/Outdoor Programs at Leave No Trace
January 1, 2019 - November 6, 2025
Educator delivering Leave No Trace training and outdoor ethics education.
Level 2 Instructor at Outdoor Stewardship Institute
January 1, 2018 - November 6, 2025
Lead trail work and trail skills instruction; Level 2 certification training.
Trail Work/Trail Skills Instructor at Outdoor Stewardship Institute
January 1, 2018 - November 6, 2025
Trail maintenance and skills instruction for volunteers and participants.
Adventure Guide at The Lockwood Foundation
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Single day adventures for adaptive athletes; accessible outdoor experiences.
Adventure Guide at Good Trip Adventures
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Single and multi-day tours throughout Rocky Mountain National Park.
Adventure Guide at Pikes Peak Alpine School
January 1, 2019 - November 6, 2025
Single and multi-day summits on Pikes Peak.
Guide at Colorado Mountain Expeditions
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Multi-day hiking tours along the Colorado Trail.
Guide at Fitpacking
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Multi-day backpacking tours in U.S. and Canadian National Parks and National Forests.

Education

MPA, Non-Profit Management at Suffolk University, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
BA, Political Science, Public Administration at Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Certification, EMT at Red Rocks Community College
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Qualifications

OSI Instructor of the Year
January 1, 2021 - November 6, 2025
EMT Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Wilderness First Responder
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
AIARE 1 Avalanche Rescue
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Leave No Trace Level 2
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Mental Health FA/WFA
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
CPR/AED/BLS/WFA Instructor
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services