Role: Advisory Board

Geoff Ward Geoff Ward is a professional hockey coach. Prior to embarking on a coaching career, he was a physical education and science teacher. Geoff’s interest in leadership, team dynamics, and culture building led him and his team, the Boston Bruins, to work with High 5 in 2010. He was so impressed with the effectiveness […]

Victor Nuovo Victor Nuovo works at Williams College as the Director of Advancement Operations, where he focuses on the operational side of fundraising. Before working in non-profit fundraising, Victor worked for many years in the direct and data-driven marketing industry most recently working for Country Home Products in Vermont where he was responsible for direct […]

Carole and Joe Falcone Carole Falcone, after graduating from business school, worked in Public Relations for Brandeis University before devoting her career to real estate in the Boston area. Carole retired from Coldwell Banker in 2012. She has been active in the Arlington, MA League of Women’s Voters and served on the Board of Trustees […]

Rachel Hailey Rachel Hailey is the Founder/Transformationalist at DEI Outdoors, a firm that deals directly with the outdoor industry to foster DEI in organizations. Her main objective is to transform the outdoor industry into a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible space. Rachel is committed to creating an industry where anyone can experience, thrive, and lead […]

Pam Tubridy Baucom Pam Tubridy Baucom retired from Florentine Films, a documentary film company in Walpole, New Hampshire, after almost twenty-seven years. She was a lead producer on a seven-part series on the lives of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, and a co-producer on an eight-part series on the history of country music. During her […]

Jim Baucom Jim Baucom is a Professor Emeritus at Landmark College in Putney, Vermont, where he taught courses in education and psychology. Jim was a founding member of the College and served as Academic Dean until 1997 when he returned to full-time teaching. Jim began teaching in 1976 at Landmark School, in Beverly, MA, and […]

Mark Merrill Mark Merrill has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System and President of the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA since June 2009. Prior to joining Valley Health, Mark served as president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas TX and formerly Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Mark brings a history of […]

Max Offenberger Max Offenberger is a psychological consultant for professional sports teams and aspiring athletes. In 2010, he was instrumental in bringing the Boston Bruins to High 5’s intensive leadership and team-building experience as part of the Bruins’ pre-season training camp. He is affiliated with a number of rehabilitation and development programs throughout the United […]

Robert M. Whelan, Jr. Robert M. Whelan, Jr., while a fellow in Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative, became the Chief Executive of 13th Avenue Funding to advance his dream of making a college education financially available to everyone with the qualifications and desire to go. Bob has 40 years of experience as a senior executive with […]

Perry Cohen Perry Cohen is the founder of multiple non-profits. Through his organizations, The Venture Out Project, Basecamp, and Transhealth, Perry combines his passion for the outdoors, health, education, and social justice. Perry is an avid backcountry skier, biker, runner, and surfer. In addition to guiding outdoor adventures, Perry works with outdoor brands to foster […]