Our Staff
Jenny found her passion for the outdoors at an early age. She grew up in Maine where she learned to ski, bike, and hike and developed a keen appreciation for all that nature has to offer. After graduating college from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, Jenny began a career in public relations and marketing. Her sense of adventure took her to Kodiak, Alaska for several years before she landed in Jackson in 2011, lured by the mountains and proximity to family. Jenny has more than a decade of experience in non-profit fundraising, communications, and management. Before joining Coombs, Jenny held the position of Director of Advancement and Engagement at the Jackson Hole Land Trust, where she led several successful fundraising campaigns, including the Save the Block community campaign, managed the branding and messaging of the organization, and focused on prioritizing community conservation efforts through people-focused programs, projects, and partnerships. Jenny lives in Wilson, WY with her husband Casey and is an avid downhill and backcountry skier, endurance mountain biker, trail runner, angler, and lover of all mountains, beaches, and rivers.
Contact Jenny: jenny@coombsoutdoors.org
Jenny
Executive Director
As Communications and Development Manager, Molly uses storytelling and fundraising to gather community support for our work and help our programs continue to grow. First joining the Coombs team in 2020, Molly has also served as summer instructor and Activate Program Manager. Before moving to Jackson, she got her BA in Environmental Studies from Carleton College, attended the University of Michigan for an MS in Environmental Communications & Policy, and spent time working with nonprofits and the National Park Service to connect people with the outdoors. Coming from the Midwest, she has loved learning mountain sports alongside the Coombs kids. Her favorite trail snack is string cheese and outside of work you can find her hiking, mountain biking, running with her dog Arty, and playing music with her band Marmot Ate My Boots.
Contact Molly: molly@coombsoutdoors.org
Molly W
Communications & Development Manager
As Program Director, Maggie oversees the coordination and administration of all programs. Maggie received her BA in Ecology from Sewanee: The University of the South. During college, she split her free time working for the University’s outdoor education program and as a climbing and whitewater kayaking guide for the Baylor School. Maggie first learned to ski when she moved to Jackson in 2015 and enjoys sharing her passion for big mountains and outdoor adventure with the Coombs Kids.
Contact Maggie: maggie@coombsoutdoors.org
Maggie
Program Director
As Program Outreach Coordinator, Espi is the main link between our organization and our participant families. Espi grew up in Jackson and spent 7 years participating in Coombs programs before joining the staff team, first as a summer instructor and then full-time Activate Program Coordinator. In her current role she’s excited to use Spanish, English, and a variety of software systems to communicate with families and keep our programs running smoothly. Espi loves working with little kids and will also continue to help with our afterschool programs. On top of working for Coombs, she is currently studying Spanish at Arizona State University. Espi’s favorite trail snack is goldfish, and her favorite activities are paddle boarding, coloring, and dancing.
Contact Espi: espi@coombsoutdoors.org
Espi
Program Outreach Coordinator
As Engage Program Manager, Yolanda is dedicated to connecting our middle and high school youth with the outdoors through creative, inclusive, and community-driven programming. Drawing on her deep expertise in youth engagement, she works to make all spaces welcoming and accessible for all. Yolanda was raised in the Teton area and has worked diverse roles including interpreter, healthcare, art and design, and nonprofits such as Camina Conmigo. When not working, Yolanda enjoys painting, walking with her dog Apollo, and time spent with family and friends. Her favorite trail snack in Gushers.
Contact Yolanda: yolanda@coombsoutdoors.org
Yolanda
Engage Program Manager
As Activate Program Coordinator, Max works to keep elementary school programs running smoothly. His enthusiasm, compassion, playfulness and problem solving helped him stand out as an incredible mentor for young Coombs participants. His favorite candy is peanut M&Ms and he loves the opportunity to ski with all the Coombs kids in the winter and play outside all summer.
Max
Activate Program Coordinator
As Associate Program Director, Laura is the primary contact for all things related to our ENGAGE middle school programs. She coordinates ski programs at Teton Village, summer camp, backpacking trips, and special outdoor clinics to help participants build skills in mountain biking, climbing, and kayaking. Laura grew up in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, CO where she spent her time ski racing and growing her love for the mountains. She studied Sociology and Spanish Literature at the University of Colorado, and then continued to develop her outdoor career on mountains, rivers, and trails in Aspen and Jackson. Laura especially loves winter in Jackson, skiing and exploring our snow-covered peaks.
Contact Laura: laura@coombsoutdoors.org
Laura
Associate Program Director
As Activate Program Manager, Sally runs our elementary school programs. She brings experience as a 2nd-3rd grade teacher, camp instructor, and environmental studies & outdoor education major at Westminster College in Salt Lake City. She’s excited to connect her past experiences and make a positive impact with local kids. Her favorite trail snack is Nerds Clusters, and outside of work you can find her making pottery, skiing, biking, and whitewater kayaking.
Contact Sally: sally@coombsoutdoors.org
Sally
Activate Program Manager
As Empower Program Manager, Molly focuses specifically on programs to help our high school participants prepare for life after high school. She facilitates our Empower internship program, connecting participants with outdoor industry partners for meaningful career-exploration opportunities and professional development workshops. Molly comes to Coombs from Teton Youth & Family Services, and is excited to work with teens in a new way. Before moving to Jackson, Molly studied social work at Loyola University in Chicago and spent summers leading canoeing and backpacking trips. In her spare time she likes to run, climb, canoe, ski, and eat her favorite trail snack: goldfish.
Contact Molly B: mollybussen@coombsoutdoors.org
Molly B
Empower Program Manager
As Engage Program Coordinator, Miles focuses on making sure that all of our amazing programming for middle school and high school participants happens with just the fun and manageable amount of chaos. With 8 years of experience facilitating great experiences in the outdoors throughout the West and lots of local knowledge from having been lucky enough to grow up in the shadows of the Tetons, Miles is passionate about helping kids gain confidence, learn new skills, and–most importantly–have a fantastic time in nature. Miles majored in Environmental Studies and Religious Studies at University of Redlands in CA, and came to Coombs full time after three winters of helping with the Ositos Nordic Program. Outside of work, he can be found trail running, backcountry skiing, xc-skiing, finding all the free events around town, volunteering at concerts, and building up his Taki tolerance.
Miles
Engage Program Coordinator