VIKKI GLINSKII, VICE PRESIDENT

Before moving to Bishop permanently in 2021, Vikki spent 8 years on the road with her partner, Spenser, and was often seen holding a camera for their production company, The RV Project. Beyond capturing images, her experience in the outdoor industry includes co-founding the Joe’s Valley Fest in 2015 (where she still serves as a board member), as well as coordinating photography as Head Photographer for the Flash Foxy Fest (2016 to 2023). Vikki’s work experience outside of the outdoor industry has been predominantly in healthcare, working in organ donation as an Organ Allocation Coordinator for 14 years. Having wrapped up a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree as of spring 2023, Vikki is looking forward to using some of her newfound free time to work with the rest of the BACC board, its partners, and our community members to support the community and climbing areas of Bishop.

Vicepresident@bishopclimbers.org

JOHN BOWEN, SECRETARY

John Bowen is originally from the east coast. In 2018, he moved to Bishop from Chicago, where he went to college studying math and physics. He came to Bishop for the mountains and year-round climbing access. What he loves most about town is the tight-knit climbing community and running into friends out at the crag and in-town. When not working or climbing, he likes playing guitar, trail running, or cycling.

Secretary@bishopclimbers.org

SAVANNA DEGER, SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

Growing up in Yosemite, Savanna understood the interdependent relationship between outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. Naturally, this led her to work as a ranger in Yosemite, the Inyo National Forest, and a Bishop Climbing Ranger. As the Communications Director, Savanna hopes to get important messages and information to local and visiting climbers to help those make responsible decisions while enjoying this amazing landscape. When not creating social media content, you can find Savanna birding, identifying plants, clipping bolts, and scrambling up backcountry mountains.

Communications@bishopclimbers.org

JANE HSU, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR & TREASURER

Bringing 25 years of experience in nonprofit arts organization leadership, Jane is committed to building community and partnerships. Her work in public engagement started in art museums and pivoted in 2020 as an arts consultant where she helps organizations with leadership strategy, development and fundraising. Jane’s passion for altitude and granite drew her as a visitor to the East Sierras, and made the move from New York City to Bishop during the epic winter of 2023. A major goal as Development Director will be to expand BACC’s impact and accessibility with youth and diverse communities. Outside of BACC, you can find Jane hanging with her pug around town or recreating foods from her hometown.

Development@bishopclimbers.org

Brayden is from Wisconsin and moved to California after college where he studied Geoscience. He has a passion for using climbing to create a community that is both inclusive and supportive to any climber. This has resulted in his starting of a weekly social event prior to joining the board called the Moderate Bishop Bouldering Meet Up. As Community Director, this same passion will be applied to help bring people together to support the Bishop area climbing community and its relationship with the community as a whole. When not climbing, he enjoys a short trail run, backpacking, and fly fishing.

Community@bishopclimbers.org

KATHERINE VANDERFORD, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

Growing up In California, Katherine began her climbing journey in Bishop, CA, in 2010. Over the past decade, she’s lived in climbing hotspots like Chattanooga, TN, and Salt Lake City, UT, before returning to her beloved Bishop for good in 2023. Along the way, she’s contributed to incredible organizations such as Flash Foxy, Memphis Rox, the Joe’s Valley Festival, and Color the Crag.

If you see her out at the crag she’s probably snacking on a gluten-free peanut butter and jelly waffle, soaking up the sun, and hanging out with her deaf heeler, Ripley (though she’s always missing her cats at home).

Marketing@bishopclimbers.org