Member Profile

Donetta (Daye) Cooper Hagel - Level Three Guide

Contact Me:

daionisio@hotmail.com


Profile:

I am available as a Level 3 Guide to step in to one or more programs. Please contact me to inquire.

I am a Clinical Counsellor (C.C.C. registered) and SKGABC Level 3 Guide, with over 17 years (1500 days) of professional wilderness guiding experience working with youth and adults on leadership, recreational, and educational programs.

Areas paddled:
Johnstone Strait, Broughton Archipelago, Nootka Sound, Strathcona Park, Clayoquot Sound, Barclay Sound, Southern Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, and the Discovery Islands.

My academic and professional background includes:
- MA, Counselling Psychology
- MA, Anthropology -- 2010
- Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training -- 2010

I am also the owner/director of Mental Health Wilderness First Aid and available to provide trainings, consultation, and debriefing to individuals and organizations.
www.mentalhealthwildernessfirstaid.ca


Ongoing Professional Development

SKGABC 2021 Techncial Directions Collaboration Meeting Oct 23, 2021 - participant (JG 2021)

SKGABC Executive Director 2015-2020

Owner-operator, Mental Health Wilderness First Aid

SKGABC Exchanges:

  • SKGABC Fall Exchange Blended. - presented MHWFA and Logbook workshop. Attended AGM & CBVA
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2021 - Virtual - presented MHWFA
  • SKGABC Fall Exchange 2020 - blended Zoom / in-person
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2020 - Virtual
  • SKGABC Fall Exchange 2019 - Sooke
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2019 - Haida Gwaii
  • SKGABC Fall Exchange 2018 - Tofino
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2018 - Victoria
  • SKGABC Fall Exchange 2017 - Strathcona Park Lodge
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2017 - Gabriola Island
  • SKGABC Fall Exchange 2016 - Pender Island
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2016 - Lund
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2015 - Sooke
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2012 - Victoria
  • SKGABC Spring Exchange 2007 - Skookumchuck

Other trainings: 

  • Pacific Paddling Symposium - 2017
  • Pacific Paddling Symposium - 2016
  • Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre for Guides weekend - Spring 2016
  • SKGABC Level 3 Guide Exam - Spring 2013
  • Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training - 2010
  • SKGABC Assistant Guide (Level 2) Course and Exam - Spring 2005
  • SKGABC Day Guide (Level 1) Course and Exam - Spring 2004