OUR TEAM

Meet the People who Show Up

AdventureMinds is led by a passionate team of educators and community leaders dedicated to helping every child feel safe, seen and celebrated through transformative SEL programs and partnerships.

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Leadership

Our staff brings passion, expertise, and heart to everything we do from designing SEL curriculum to building community partnerships to creating experiences that help kids turn fear into courage and connection.

Randy Kohn

Randy Kohn

President

Randy Kohn

President

Randy founded SBTC in 2018 and has delivered flying trapeze programming to 2,500+ families with zero safety incidents. He built AdventureMinds to take that methodology into schools. Randy brings 25 years of experience in movement- based education and emotional development, blending his background in startups, trapeze, and SEL to create programs that transform fear into resilience and connection.

Phillip Broyles

Phillip Broyles

Head of Digital and Learning Insights

Phillip Broyles

Head of Digital and Learning Insights

Phillip built and manages Discovery in Motion, AdventureMinds' FERPA-compliant SEL outcomes platform. He drives data, technology, and insights for AdventureMinds. Phillip ensures our programs are measured, refined, and supported with a strong digital strategy.

Jennifer Barranti

Jennifer Barranti

Treasurer

Jennifer Barranti

Treasurer

Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience in finance and operations to AdventureMinds. She oversees budgeting, accounting, and strategic planning, ensuring the organization's financial health and long-term sustainability.

Andres Acevedo

Andres Acevedo

Director of HR & DEI

Andres Acevedo

Director of HR & DEI

Andres focuses on a safe and fun work environment for our staff. He handles hiring, onboarding, scheduling required training and background checks. He keeps our policies current, maintains youth-safety compliance and supports benefits, timekeeping and payroll coordination.

Aidan Veldsman

Aidan Veldsman

Marketing Manager and Strategic Initiatives

Aidan Veldsman

Marketing Manager and Strategic Initiatives

Aidan combines a background in marketing and years of working with children to help AdventureMinds grow its reach and impact. He leads website development, digital promotion, and community awareness to connect families and schools to the heart of our mission.

Dr. Frann Wageneck

Dr. Frann Wageneck

Director of Research and Educator Wellness

Dr. Frann Wageneck

Director of Research and Educator Wellness

A leader in education and holistic wellness, Dr. Wageneck helps shape AdventureMinds' approach to educator resilience, leadership, and SEL integration.

Board of Directors

The AdventureMinds Board of Directors serves as the guardian of our mission, the steward of our resources, and the architect of our future. Through diligent oversight, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, we ensure that every young person has the opportunity to discover their courage and build lasting resilience.

Paul Diehl

Paul Diehl

Board Member
Lauren Weithorn

Lauren Weithorn

Board Member
Ryan Sportel

Ryan Sportel

Board Member
Rosie Banales

Rosie Banales

Board Member

Program Managers

Our program managers bring specialized expertise in movement education and are dedicated to integrating social-emotional learning into every activity.

James Robinson

James Robinson

Basketball Program Manager

James Robinson

Basketball Program Manager

James brings over 30 years of professional basketball and coaching experience to AdventureMinds, blending athletic excellence with a passion for youth development. He integrates Social-Emotional Learning into every aspect of coaching, helping students build confidence, teamwork and resilience both on and off the court.

Jeff Schultz

Jeff Schultz

Parkour and Acrobatics Program Director

Jeff Schultz

Parkour and Acrobatics Program Director

Jeff leads the development of innovative programs blending parkour, circus arts, and movement education with social emotional learning. With degrees in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Dance from UCSB, and a Master's in the Psychology of Art from Goldsmiths, he bridges science and art to create environments where growth, focus, and creativity thrive.

Chris Milam

Chris Milam

Flying Trapeze Program Manager

Chris Milam

Flying Trapeze Program Manager

Chris brings expertise in aerial arts and a passion for helping students overcome fear through movement. He has instructed flying trapeze at Santa Barbara Trapeze Company for years and leads AM school program delivery. His approach combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence to create transformative experiences.

Advisors

Our advisors provide expert guidance in specialized areas to strengthen our mission and impact.

Dr. Judy Osterhage

Trauma-Informed and Trafficking Awareness Education

Dr. Amy Margolis

Adolescent Psychology and Research Professional