La Vida
Office Staff
Our core office staff of five have a combined expertise of over 70 years. Trained in a variety of educational backgrounds, we have the knowledge to provide a well-rounded experience for people of all ages.

Rosie Marshall
Assistant Director of Outdoor Education
Rosie studied at Montreat College for a Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Ministry and earned a Master’s degree in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership at Wheaton College. Rosie is passionate about transformational outdoor experiences that lead to growth, which led her to La Vida! In her free time, Rosie enjoys hiking, card games, and a cup of coffee! Often by Rosie’s side is her new companion, Coop – a lab mix dog who is ready to greet everyone at Base Camp!

King Hunter
Director of Adventure Camp

Kate McMillan
Director of Finance and Discovery Program Director
Kate has her Masters of Science in Financial Analysis and oversees the financial direction of the La Vida Center. Kate enjoys going hiking and camping with her husband Todd and children, Jade and Oliver. Before joining the La Vida staff, Kate worked in adventure programs in the South and Mid-West and in wilderness therapy in Utah. She has been a certified Wilderness First Responder and trained in Project Adventure Advanced Skills and Standards for challenge courses.

Lauren James
Outdoor Education CORE Coordinator and Office Manager
Lauren is the registrar for La Vida college programs, helping Gordon College students sign up for their outdoor education core requirement. She also supports the entire La Vida center as the office manager. Lauren graduated from Gordon College in 2004 and lives in Danvers with her husband Ray and their two kids, two cats and dog. Getting outside into nature is something her whole family enjoys. They love exploring new locations, but also find joy in revisiting beloved local places in all seasons.

Christian Kim
Director of Adventure Pursuits, Rock Gym Manager, Challenge Course Manager
Christian assists with planning, marketing, and facilitating events at the challenge course and rock gym. He volunteered at the International Christian Academy of Santa Rita in Honduras, which ignited his passion for adventure. He then attended Gordon College where he began working with La Vida and graduated in 2022 with a B.A. in International Affairs and a minor in Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys climbing, playing soccer, learning new languages, making music, and trying new foods.
La Vida
Seasonal Staff
La Vida employs over 100 seasonal and contract staff each year for our various programs at Gordon College and in the Adirondacks at our 75-acre base camp. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us.

