Hello! My name is Isabella Hackett (she/her/hers), and I'm a rising senior from Kansas City, Missouri. I am majoring in Environment & Sustainability and minoring in English. I love hiking, swimming, and just spending time outside! Outside of Odyssey, I research toothed whales, work in a spider behavior lab, and hang out with my cat Fish. August 2025 will be my second Odyssey season as coordinator -- I love the Odyssey community so much, and I can't wait for you to join it.

Hey y'all! My name is Rilo Oberg (he/him/his, rhymes with silo), and I'm so happy to be a coordinator for Outdoor Odyssey! I'm a rising senior majoring in engineering physics and mechanical engineering, and I'm from Yellow Springs, Ohio. In my free time, I build drones with Cornell's autonomous drone project team, I'm involved with Cornell Running Club, and I play drums in a rock band on campus! Also, I love hammocking around campus, my favorite vegetable is bell pepper, and I have a forklift certification from OSHA. Getting involved with Odyssey at Cornell has genuinely changed my life in so many positive ways - I absolutely love Odyssey, and I'm so excited for all of you to join our community!

Hi everybody! My name is Andrew Estes (he/him/his), and I'm a rising senior studying Electrical & Computer Engineering ('26)! I am currently working on making Odyssey's food practices more sustainable! On campus, I am also a member of the Cornell Nexus Project Team, a team dedicated to creating an autonomous mobile robot that collects microplastics from beaches. Outside of school, you can find me rock climbing hiking, or swimming! Odyssey is such an amazing community!

Hi! My name is Mary Connerton (she/her). I am a rising senior ('26) biology major and I serve as a selections chair for OO. I also have guided two trips to the Catskills! I grew up in the Thousand Islands and love to spend time outside: swimming, hiking, hammocking, and playing ultimate frisbee. When I'm not outside, I spend time working as a Cornell Tradition Fellow and I am part of a lab studying tree swallow behavior and physiology! I love the OO community and I can't wait to welcome you to it!

Hiya I'm Kieri Keys (they/she), I'm a rising sophomore in Environment & Sustainability with a minor in Plant Science. I grew up in Montclair, New Jersey and I'm psyched to guide my first Odyssey trip this summer! Besides Odyssey, I'm the recruitment chair for Cornell's Women's Club Rugby team and trying to get better at rock climbing in my free time. Can't wait to meet you guys and make the best G.O.R.P. ever :)

Hey! I'm Axel Hanley (he/him), I'm a rising sophomore ('28) studying Environment and Sustainability. At Cornell, I'm the co-captain of the color guard in our marching band and am in a bio-geo-chemistry research lab (don't worry, I had never heard of that either). Otherwise, I love to run, bake, and drink green tea. Odyssey is amazing and I can't wait to be outside this summer with everyone!

Hey y’all! My name is Xavier Rolston (he/him), and I’m a rising sophomore from Mount Vernon, NY. I’m studying Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) at Cornell and am SO excited to be an Odyssey guide this summer! I love all things hiking and rock climbing, and generally being outdoors. Outside of Odyssey, I’m also a member of Cornell’s MUN travel team and conference secretariat, work an engineering project team (CUEIA), report for the Cornell Daily Sun and lots more! Going on an Outdoor Odyssey trip last summer was one of the most impactful and amazing decisions I made for my college experience — I can’t wait for you all to join the Odyssey community!

Hello! My name is Tyson Russell (he/him), and I am an Odyssey guide and Mechanical Engineering major in the class of 2028. I grew up in Boise, Idaho, where I gained a love for the outdoors through skiing, mountain biking, climbing, and river surfing. At Cornell, I've had the privilege of getting involved with COE and I routeset and teach at the climbing wall. Odyssey is awesome and I'm psyched to meet you all!

Hello! My name is Stella Mason (she/her), I am a rising junior from Ashland, Oregon, and I am studying chemistry and geology. I am a distance runner and rock climber, involved in Cornell Running Club and Cornell Rock Climbing club, and I also teach Trail Running. Ever since freshman year I have thought the COE and Odyssey community is the coolest and I have really enjoyed becoming more involved. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Hey guys it’s Bethany Gorman (She/her/hers), I’m majoring in Global Development and I am originally from Houston, Texas!! In Outdoor Odyssey I am one of the New Guide Representatives. Outside of Odyssey, I figure skate on both of Cornell’s teams, I enjoy reading on the slope, traveling and I am passionate about agricultural policy. I can’t wait to meet all of you!

Hey everyone! My name is Charlie Miller (he/him) and I am a rising junior studying fiber science in the college of human ecology. I'm originally from Denver, CO and love the outdoors. My favorite season is definitely the winter where I get to go skiing and ice climbing. I'm so excited to meet everyone!

Hello! My name is William Weber (he/him/his) and I will be a guide for rock-back in August 2025. I am currently a rising sophomore ('28) studying Environment and Sustainability with a focus on the intersections of food systems, social justice, and regenerative agriculture. I just took this amazing class AEM3385 : Social Entrepreneurship where I am working at Anabel's Grocery, a student-run grocery store that sources from local farmers and subsidizes staples to provide healthy affordable food to all students. Outside of working the store and studying, you'll find me chilling in a tree, ski racing in the winter, or dancing with Salsa Pa'lante. So stoked for Odyssey and welcome to Cornell!!!!!

Hi everyone! My name is Lena Schapiro (she/her) and I’m an incoming sophomore (‘28) studying Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE). Outside of that, I’m on the operations/business side of the Cornell Electric Vehicles project team. Since the start of the year, I’ve also gotten into doing photography/videography for a lot of the nightlife here and for Hillel! Some things I love are fishing, climbing, concerts, and hitting back and arms. Can’t wait for the adventures this year holds!

Hi everyone! I'm Emma Jeffrey! (she/her) I’m from New Hampshire, and I’ll be starting my sophomore year here at Cornell. I’m in the College of Arts and Sciences, still deciding what to major in, but I really like physics and studying Environment and Sustainability. I might add a Spanish minor too! In my free time, I’m a part of Cornell Running Club and Salsa Pa'lante (a dance group), and I love skiing, crafting, and, of course, hiking and being outside!

Goofy goober and snacking extraordinaire Aislyn Berg hails from Eau Claire (music city!), Wisconsin. She's a second-year majoring in Biology & Society with minors in French and Community Food Systems. You can often find her in the garden, at the climbing gym, or splashing around the waterfalls and lakes of Ithaca. Ask her for a carrot stick- she probably has one :)

Hi! My name is Jonah Beam (he/him/his), and I’m a junior Biology major from Cazenovia, New York. I love being outdoors, whether it's walking my dog or exploring new trails. I'm especially excited for my Odyssey trip in the Adirondacks—there’s nothing better than fresh air, good company, and stunning views. When I’m not outside, you can find me in the library, studying cool things in biology, or just hanging out with friends. I can’t wait to meet you and share this awesome experience together!

Hey!!!!! My name is Sarah Pothel. The first a is pronounced like the a in cat, and the second a is short. I'm from Philadelphia. Go Eagles and Flyers! I use she/ her pronouns and am majoring in environment and sustainability. Outside of this, I do analytics for the Cornell baseball team and am the President of People Services for Big Red Sports Network. I am also a proud member of the Cornell Running Club and the ski team. I am heading into my sophomore year and am so beyond excited to meet y'all. Odyssey has truly brought me my Cornell family, and I can't wait for y'all to join.

Hello hello! My name is Matthew Carolan (he/him), and I'm a sophomore studying History in the College of Arts and Sciences! I'm originally from the coastal town of Scituate, Massachusetts, where I love to sail, swim, and hike! Outside of Odyssey, I play in the Big Red Marching Band and Pep Band on flute, saxophone, and drums, and I'm a big fan of Cornell Hockey! In my free time, I love to read, write, and play video games. I can't wait to meet new trippers and guides!

Hey guys! My name is Adrienne Healy (she/her) and I am a Website Manager/Marketing Officer for OO! I am currently a rising senior ('26) from Whitefish, MT, majoring in Biology in A&S. I’ve been exploring the great outdoors for as long as I can remember. I love hiking, camping, yoga skiing, and hanging around in my hammock! I simply adore hot tea but have been exploring the world of yerba matte too! I can honestly say OO is very rewarding and I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Hey y'all! My name is Caroline Park (she/her), and I'm a Marketing Chair on OOEB. I'm a rising junior ('27) from Greenwich, CT, studying Communication, Information Science, and Leadership. I love doing anything active; figure skating and trail running are my favorites. On campus, I'm the president of my sorority, a Big Red Ambassador, an athlete on the figure skating club team, and a TA for Information Ethics, Law, & Policy and Introductory Oceanography. This year, I guided a 6-day backpacking trip in the Adirondack Lakes. To my future Trippers: I cannot wait to give you a "big red warm welcome" to the Cornell & Odyssey family in August and start our forever friendship <3

Hi, I'm Mira Lamble (she/her)!! I'm a sustainability chair for OO and I guided a rockback trip last summer. I'm a rising junior majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary biology, and I'm from Seattle, WA. I also set at the climbing wall and do research in a lab that studies ponds! I love spending time outside, especially backpacking, climbing, and skiing. Odyssey is such a wonderful community and I'm so excited to spend another year with you all <3

Hey hey! My name is Sophie Reed (she/her), and I’m from Ocala, FL. I am a rising junior (‘27) in CAS, and I am still exploring what my major will be! Right now, I am leaning towards history (but if you ask me in the fall, this could have totally changed!) On campus, I am on the Ultimate Frisbee team and in the Whistling Shrimp Improv Group! I love to spend time outside, do crossword puzzles, drink lots of coffee, and workout! The Odyssey community is so special! I cannot wait to meet everyone!

Hello everyone! My name is Olivia Parkinson (she/her), and I am a rising sophomore majoring in Environment & Sustainability with a concentration in Sustainable Business and Environmental Economics. I am from Marlton, New Jersey, and I love anything outdoors—mountains, beaches, you name it! Some of my favorite activities include weightlifting, running, longboarding, hiking, rock climbing, surfing, and skimboarding. On campus, aside from being part of the Odyssey community, I am a Big Red Ambassador and a member of the Energy Transition Club, Startup Consulting Club, and Big Red Sports Network. The Odyssey community is a great place to connect with others who share an interest in the outdoors!