This month, we’re honored to spotlight Francie St. Onge (she/her), Owner, Operator, and Guide at Sun Valley Mountain Huts, where she brings people into the heart of Idaho’s backcountry to connect with wild places, community, and themselves. Francie has been a foundational part of Wild Gift for two decades, guiding cohorts through some of the most formative landscapes—and lessons—of their lives. Her commitment to accessible adventure, values-driven leadership, and joyful challenge makes her a treasured part of our community.

Kicking off our “Leader Spotlight,” stories Wild Gift, class of 2024 Fellow, Noemi Florea! Among other things, she has recently been featured in Forbes Magazine for her ground breaking water filtration system.

This month, we caught up with Anderson Barkow (he/him) — Co-Founder and CFO of BoxPower — to hear how he and his team are transforming energy access for rural and underserved communities. From securing major grants to scaling thoughtful technology, Anderson’s journey combines mission-driven innovation with the long-haul grit of entrepreneurship. Read on to learn more about what drives BoxPower forward and how Wild Gift played a key role in Anderson’s growth.

This month we sat down with Ellen Oshinsky (she/her), founder of Circle and Spoke, to hear more about how she’s creating connection through through cycling retreats. We are pleased to share Ellen’s story, where she is on her current journey and how Wild Gift inspired her to bring more intention into community building.