Justin Swensen
Program Director
Justin acquired a love for the outdoors and a passion for adventure at a young age. Growing up primarily in Utah, the high mountains and...
Michael Sanders
Field Director
Michael Sanders was first introduced to wilderness therapy and the power of natural medicine when his sister was enrolled as a student in...
John Cohen, MS, LCMHC
Expanse Clinical Director
John worked 18 years in the juvenile justice system providing assessment and counseling services to adolescents and their families. He...
Dale Christensen, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Dale Christensen has been practicing emergency medicine for over 15 years and is currently a staff physician at Utah Valley Regional...
Jake Roberts, APRN
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jake's formal education consists of an AS Degree from Dixie State University, a BSN Degree from Southern Utah University, and a MSN...
Kyle Tolman
Medical Director
A Utah-native, Kyle has spent his whole life in the wilderness, exploring the desert. If he didn't go exploring with his grandfather,...
Josh Gunalda
Admissions Director
Josh has over 18 years of experience working in wilderness therapy. He began his career leading wilderness expeditions for adjudicated...
Teague Perkins
Social Media Director
Teague brings 9 years of wilderness therapy experience to the WinGate team. Teague was introduced to wilderness therapy as a student of...
Sarah Persha, M.A.
Parent Coaching Director
Sarah Persha, MA, joins Wingate Education in the expansion of parent and family services including Expanse, Roots, and Awakenings. As...