Tom has worked as an outdoor educator since the early 90's as the director of wilderness programs at the United World College – USA in New Mexico. He started teaching first aid and CPR courses through the Belize Red Cross in 1980, when he was a Peace Corps volunteer. Tom currently teaches Emergency Response and CPR courses through the American Red Cross, as well as WFA courses through NOLS Wilderness Medicine. He enjoys reading, studying Spanish, and transforming himself into a 7-foot clown in the Copper Canyon. His theme for the year is, “talk is cheap.”