Meet Our Volunteer Leaders
Meet our wonderful team of volunteer leaders in San Diego, California and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Gina Mcbride Sturgeon
San Diego, CA
Growing up in San Diego has exposed me to endless opportunities to be out in the wilderness and experience nature. I am a high energy girl with the need for adventure! At a very young age I was surfing, camping, hiking and enjoying water sports with my family. Camping was a joy, because I got to spend quality time with family and friends, and explore all that nature had to offer. I became addicted to the fresh air and beauty of nature, the feeling of being grounded, and learning that my mind and body are capable and willing to the distance. As a young adult I had the thrill of hiking Machu Picchu! What a spiritual experience that was. From that trip forward I couldn’t wait for my next hike or surf expedition. My life now is busy with two boys and a husband that lets me be me! I feel that balance is the key to life and when I am taking moments out of my busy days, doing the things I love, with people I love, then everything seems to make sense. I am now sharing this passion with my boys and want them to experience the feeling of what it’s like to be one with nature. I am truly honored to be a part of Foster the Earth and look forward to many memorable experiences to come.
JAMIE zumbro
San Diego, CA
Jamie Zumbro was born in Mammoth Lakes, California. Needless to say the Sierras were in her backyard. As a child Jamie did some hiking but her main passion was riding horses. In 2013 Jamie summited Mount Whitney which really opened her eyes, mind, soul, and her love for the backcountry. Since summiting Mount Whitney she has also summited Mount Langley and Mount Tyndal, two other peaks that stand tall in the Sierra. In 2017 Jamie backpacked through Joshua Tree, then in 2018 she backpacked across Catalina, and she is currently section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. She currently lives in Encinitas with her husband and two kids Logan and Zoë. As a family they love hiking, backpacking, fishing, going to the desert, and being around friends and family. Jamie currently rides and breaks young horses in Rancho Santa Fe, and in her spare time she loves to be out in the wilderness where she feels the most free.