Andrew Hedesh

Andrew is an accomplished scientist, outdoor athlete, and experiential education facilitator. He worked 8 years for the US Government as a Forest Ecologist in the Pacific Northwest and has been able to master numerous sports in his 30+ years of adventurous pursuits. Andrew has traveled to nearly 40 countries and summited mountains on 5 continents. After moving to China in 2008, Andrew focused on rock climbing and has contributed wholeheartedly to developing the local outdoor community through organizing sustainability projects, creating the framework for equitable guiding-business procedures, and designing guide safety/rescue training. In 2017, he published Yangshuo Rock-A China Climbing Guide, which has significantly influenced local and regional Chinese policy regarding adventure tourism’s viability to sustain the economy. Andrew has found passion instilling self-confidence and developing new-life experiences in the leaders of tomorrow. He provides a critical link between classroom learning and real-life empowerment. As he gets older, Andrew is determined to use his experiences in the creation of new curriculum bridging the gap between student support services, student-led experiential projects, and modern technological education.