Lily Rhoades

YOUTH expedition coordinator

Lily was born and raised in a small desert town in Arizona before moving to Flagstaff, AZ, where they earned their B.S. in microbiology with a minor in chemistry. Craving the outdoors and the satisfaction of a hard day’s work, they joined an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps fire crew where they worked alongside non-profits and the Forest Service serving communities in need. Lily spent the next three years working as a wildland firefighter with the Forest Service in the Willamette National Forest before relocating to Wallowa County. After two years of fighting wildland fire in the Eagle Cap Ranger District, they decided they wanted to share their knowledge and love for the outdoors with the next generation of explorers and happily accepted a position with Wallowa Resources' Youth Education Program. In their free time, Lily enjoys adventuring with their dogs, Charlie and Arlo.

Email: lrhoades@wallowaresources.org