A passionate outdoor enthusiast, with a healthy work-life balance (I try), offering a diverse skill set of efficient and compassionate leadership. Background expanding from inspirational leadership and team building, effective project execution and extensive volunteer management, to industry collaboration building sound partnerships and exceptional public relations.I AM: ▫️a skier ▫️hiker ▫️mountain biker (+ mother, sister, girlfriend)I LIKE: ▫️sports ▫️creativity ▫️humour (+ tacos, being outside, feeling proud)I SEEK: ▫️work-life balance ▫️good health ▫️adventure (+ calmness, ease, connectivity)A seasoned leader with diversified skills in: project management, partnerships, community outreach (provincial and national), adult educational training, workshop facilitation, creative program delivery, provincial/federal governmental processes, securing/managing stakeholders, public relations and marketing strategies. Very experienced in media, project management, industry partnership building, curriculum development and target marketing. Extensive experience in public speaking, event coordination, and working with outdoor recreation organizations, governmental associations and community partners.Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award recipient, September 2023;"Ms. Riches has been the driving force behind the success of the AdventureSmart program in British Columbia. She has grown the program its early beginnings, to a recognized educational program across the province of British Columbia with over 500 volunteers, most of which she has trained personally. In her current role as the Executive Director of BC AdventureSmart, Ms. Riches is recognized as a leader in search and rescue prevention and outdoor education not only in Canada but across North America. She has been instrumental in program development, the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App, the newly designed AdventureSmart.ca and most recently, an online e-learning program. Her ability to build and maintain strong partnerships, as well as her willingness to adapt the curriculum and delivery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, have ensured the continued success of this important program that helps Canadians stay safe when outdoors.”Specialties: Media relationsIncident PreventionOutdoor EducationProject managementVolunteer managementAdult educator trainingCreative program deliverySpecial event coordinationOutdoor Recreation Management