Taylor is our newest intern and we're thrilled to have her join our team! She's currently working on her PhD in environmental science at the University of Rhode Island where she's specializing in environmental access and disability justice. Although Taylor will be mostly helping out with internal operations at BB, still keep an eye out for her on the James this summer! She's looking forward to going on her first white water rafting trip with BB once the weather warms up! 

Omar Hassan shares why Beyond Boundaries continues to draw him back. Through experiences on the climbing wall like belaying, building trust, and witnessing quiet moments of confidence, he explores how the program impacts not only participants, but volunteers as well. The piece highlights the power of trust, community, and encouragement, and how those lessons extend far beyond the wall.

Aiden has been a Beyond Boundaries' participant for a few years now, and over the past year, we’ve seen him really come into his own—as an angler, an adventurer, and a person. He’s joined us for all sorts of outings, but one program stands out as his undisputed favorite: fishing club. Why? Catching fishies, duh. (Aiden’s words, not ours.) But there’s more to it than that - it’s also his chance to get outdoors and spend time with his dad, Jeff, and his grandpa, Bill.