Leadership

Savannah Woods

DEEP USA - President

Savannah has been paddling with Northwaters since she was 14, first as a participant and then as a leader for 10 summers. She believes in the importance of outdoor education and its ability to empower youth and help them grow into confident and resilient adults. Savannah grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and attended Columbia University in New York City where she graduated with a degree in film studies. After working for various production companies and filmmakers, Savannah obtained her MA in psychology and substance abuse counseling from The New School for Social Research where she is currently pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology.

Judith Pelletier Tanguay

DEEP CANADA - President

Judith first participated in a Northwaters program aged 13. Immediately, she felt at ease in the lakes and forests and empowered by the community she was now a part of. Judith spent 15 summers at Northwaters, first as a participant, then a guide, before eventually joining the management team. Judith spent many years living abroad, but eventually her passion for outdoor education lead her to Kamloops, B.C., where she graduated from Thompson Rivers University with an Adventure Guiding & Management Diploma. Judith currently lives in Vancouver, working for Outward Bound Canada as the British Columbia Program Manager.

Dylan Caplan

DEEP USA - Board Member

Dylan, born and raised in Philadelphia, spent his first summer at Langskib when he was 11 years old. He returned every summer thereafter, first as a participant, and then a leader, until he was 24 years old. He attended the University of Vermont and graduated in 2013. In 2014, Dylan began the pursuit of his legal career at the Drexel University School of Law. He is now an Associate Attorney at DLA Piper in their Corporate group. While Dylan would still prefer to spend his summer months in Temagami, the lessons learned and the experiences gained through his life cycle at NWL forever remain a guiding light both personally and professionally. Dylan enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and watching the 2018 Super Bowl Champion, Philadelphia Eagles.

Colby Dennison

DEEP USA - Board Member

As a teenager and college student, Colby spent his summers up at Northwaters & Langskib both as a participant and a leader. He learned how to identify and mold future leaders, and he honed a skill for problem-solving. He is currently a co-founder and COO of Proto, an innovation consultancy that helps companies find new growth. He focuses on creating scalable systems and bringing in world-class talent to deliver unique solutions to big challenges. Before this role, Colby spent over 7 years at R/GA, a world renowned digital agency and consultancy. He has extensive experience leading innovation and digital platform engagements with Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Intel, Nike and MakerBot amongst others. Colby also led the global marketing team for 3D printing expert MakerBot, launching multiple hardware and software products.

Colby is a graduate of Hamilton College with a B.A. in Economics. He lives in New York City with his wife, Jamie, and daughters, Waverly and Georgie.

Lucas Dennison

DEEP USA - Board Member

At 13 years old, Lucas spent his first of 8 summers at Northwaters & Langskib where the beauty of Temagami and its surrounding rivers sparked his passion for the outdoors. After leaving Northwaters & Langskib, Lucas graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Business Marketing. Lucas has spent the last 4 years working at R/GA, one of New York City’s leading digital advertising agencies where he worked on a number of technology, financial services, and consumer accounts. Currently, Lucas leads production for the Global Sports Venture Studio, a platform built to help drive innovation in the sports ecosystem. When he’s not working, Lucas spends his time exploring the world, snowboarding, and golfing with family.

Sidey Deska-Gauthier

DEEP CANADA - Board Member

Sidey spent 11 years with Northwaters & Langskib, first as a participant, and then as a leader for 8 years. Sidey passionately believes in the capacity of guided land-based experiences to empower youth and to inspire agency, self-reflection, and empathy as they transition into adulthood. Sidey holds a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Guelph and has recently founded her own consulting and research business focused on the implementation of modern treaties and community economic development within First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities of Canada. She is currently living and working in Whitehorse, where she loves paddling and hiking with her beloved dog Balto.

Josh Ferguson

DEEP CANADA - Board Member

Josh spent the first nine years of his life in Toronto. In 2001 his family moved to Central Mexico and settled in the town of San Miguel de Allende. Through an effort to maintain a connection to canada, his family sent him to Langskib at the age of 12. Since then he has not spent a summer away from Temagami. He went to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he studied Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism. It was there where he discovered his love for Rock & Ice Climbing. This passion has taken him all over North America and to Asia. Now living in London, Ontario, Josh works for Northwaters & Langskib as the Director of Operations and continues to make his yearly trip up to camp.

Rob Jussup

DEEP CANADA - Board Member

Rob is currently Head of Mid Market Sales for AgilityPR Solutions, which provides media monitoring software to Fortune 1000/500 companies. He credits his numerous years in the Temagami backcountry for giving him a foundation in leadership and organizational development. The profound impact of the mentors, peers and NWL community has inspired him to support DEEP's mandate of providing barrier-free outdoor experiences for all children and youth. Rob currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, with his partner Julia and their three boys: Will, James and Hudson. He continues to indulge his outdoor passions as an avid paddler and runner.

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Hannah Sourisseau

DEEP CANADA - Board Member

Hannah began paddling with Northwaters in 2011, and has since returned every summer, first as a participant and currently as a guide. She is passionate about outdoor education and backcountry travel and believes in their ability to inspire, empower, and build community; as such, she is committed to enabling others to plan, dream, and pursue their own adventures. Hannah completed a degree at the University of Ottawa in English Literature and Religious Studies before pursuing a Master’s Degree in English Literature at the University of Victoria. A recent graduate, Hannah now lives and works on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina, and Stoney Nakoda First Nations in Calgary, Alberta, where she spends her free time hiking, backpacking, and reading.