Macenzie Peters
Associate Director (She/Her)
Hi! My name is Macenzie! I manage the administrative and logistical aspects of ESSYI. This is my 6th year with with ESSYI! I graduated Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2015 with a BA in Environmental Studies and a Minor in Geoscience. I have a varied background in outdoor education, experiential education, outdoor trip leading, corporate recruiting and program management. In my free time I enjoy skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling and camping. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Erika Schielke, Ph.D. ADK Associate Director (she/her)
I am excited to return to ESSYI to lead our multi-day trip to the Adirondacks. I am a biologist who most enjoys working at the intersection of education, research, and outreach. As a Teaching Professor in Biology at Skidmore College I teach Biology, Ecology of the Adirondacks, and Public Science Communication. I’m also a freelance science writer with an emphasis on regional environmental issues. I grew up spending summers in the central Adirondacks, and settled in Glens Falls, NY to be close to skiing, climbing, hiking, and paddling. I became a licensed New York State guide to share my love of these activities, and to help others challenge themselves and grow through outdoor adventures.