Staff & Leadership - Wildwood Outdoor Education Center

Staff

Robyn Ratcliff, Executive Director

Wildwood’s executive director, Robyn Ratcliff, honed her outdoor skills hiking the limestone bluffs around eastern Kansas City, catching frogs and dreaming up great adventures. In college, she went to work at a summer camp in Iowa and found her calling, connecting youth with opportunities to learn and grow in the great outdoors. She joined the team at Wildwood in 2015 and loves building support for the Wildwood mission, leading the staff, and representing Wildwood in the community.

robyn@wildwoodctr.org

Joe Doherty, Facilities Director

joe@wildwoodctr.org

Kendra Gray, Operations Coordinator

Kendra grew up Maple Hill, KS where she learned to be outside and enjoy God’s creation. When she’s not working, Kendra loves spending time with her family, coaching her kids sports teams, and enjoying time outdoors! She homeschools her two kids and loves learning new things alongside them each day. She has experience working for the American Cancer Society as well as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and enjoys working in the non-profit sector.

kendra@wildwoodctr.org

Cory Greene, Camp Director

Cory Greene is originally from Barrington RI. He attended Wheaton College in Massachusetts. He has worked in the professional camping and wilderness industry for the past 25 years. He has served as a Program Director in Wilderness therapy programs, Behavioral Specialist and EC assistant in the county school systems, and has spent the last 12 years, 4 years as Camp Director at a special needs camp for children with autism in North Carolina. He is excited to join the Wildwood team and can’t wait to have campfires and s’mores this summer.

cory@wildwoodctr.org

Amanda Hall, Program Manager

Amanda has spent the last 21 years working at camps from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Washington, Mexico, and Kansas. Earning a masters in Camp Administration and Leadership, becoming a USA Archery Level 2 Instructor and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. In her free time she explores new worlds, backpacking trails near and far and even the fantasy worlds of D&D.

amanda@wildwoodctr.org

Jessica Hightower, Operations Coordinator

Jessica’s info coming soon.

jessica@wildwoodctr.org

Stephanie Morrison, Operations Director

Stephanie Morrison believes in doing the good that is ours to do. Originally from Sabetha, Kansas, she is a graduate of the University of Kansas and has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and administrative operations with not-for-profit, public, and private Kansas City companies.

Stephanie and her family call Overland Park home but get away to the beach or the mountains as often as they can. She enjoys a strong cup of coffee, jigsaw puzzles, and The British Baking Show.

stephanie@wildwoodctr.org

Denise Wiese, Development Director

Denise has spent the last 23 years in the non-profit sector working in a variety of areas including event planning, finance, operations, and fundraising. Originally from Cassville, Missouri, Denise is a graduate of Missouri State University and now resides in Miami County, Kansas, with her family. She enjoys live music, gardening, camping, and being outdoors on their small hobby farm. Denise is excited to be a part of the Wildwood community and share her passion for nature and philanthropy.

denise@wildwoodctr.org

Hunter Witt, Donor Engagement Manager

Hunter Witt has a dual passion for understanding the complexities of the political landscape and preserving our natural resources. Originally from Fort Scott, Kansas, she graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2023 with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Natural Resource Management.

Hunter is committed to civic engagement, the pursuit of a more just and equitable world, and ensuring a sustainable future.

hunter@wildwoodctr.org