Staff
Your hosts, Andrea and Gregory Allen on a beautiful 700' climb known as the Slab, in Keene Valley, NY.
Gregory J. Allen: President and founder of Visionary Adventure Inc. Gregory has his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Adventure Education from S.U.N.Y. Cortland, and his Masters of Science in Physical Education from Hofstra University. He is also a New York State Licensed Mountain Guide for tier 1 rock and ice climbing as well as camping and backpacking. He has been facilitating, guiding, training, inspecting and building challenge courses for more than 15 years. His passion is creating opportunities for individuals enabling them to create a higher quality of life for themselves. For more information, you can e-mail Gregory at: greg@visionaryadventure.com
Andrea M. Allen: Vice President of Visionary Adventure Inc. and a health educator in the Commack School District on Long Island. Andrea has her Bachelors of Science Degree from Hofstra University in Health Education, and her Masters of Science Degree from Hofstra as well, in Physical Education. Andrea has been facilitating and guiding for more than 6 years now, and can't wait to design and implement a program for you or your child. For more information, you can e-mail Andrea at: andrea@visionaryadventure.com
Joshua P. Kaye: Lead facilitator, trainer, inspector and high builder. Joshua, born in San Jose' California has his Liberal Arts Degree from Nassau Community College, and has attended Hofstra University, exploring the field of physical education through their undergraduate program. Joshua, (A.K.A. Chai) has many years experience in the field of adventure education including, 2 years as a teachers assistant at Nassau Community College in the Adventure Activities class, 2 years as Director of Adventure Education for West Hills Day Camp and 3 years as a staff member with Visionary Adventure Inc. His passion is motivating students to explore outside their comfort zone, helping them realize and reach their true potential. Chai's quote: "Life is not about the things you have already done, or the events scheduled for tomorrow. Life is realizing a dream and striving for it, learning and experiencing all there is to offer along the journey." For more information you can e-mail Chai at: josh@visionaryadventure.com
An updated picture of our son, Luke, and our new arrival, Olivia, with the boss, this past fall...
And of course our protector's, Lola and Beau!