Realtime Coaching
Let us help you grow!
Start or strengthen outdoor programming for youth in your community with the support of our experts.
Booking a coaching call connects you with NOLA’s Founder & Executive Director, Erica Hermsen.
Choose Your Call
Complimentary 15-minute Call
Curious about where to start? We’ll share our expert advice and professional guidance within the window of 15-minutes for free. Limit one complimentary call per person.
45-minute Coaching Session
In need of a more comprehensive conversation? Schedule a 45-minute coaching session with one of our professionals.
Coaching Series
Ready to take a deep dive? Book three 45-minute coaching sessions for more in-depth support.
Meet your Coach
Erica Hermsen’s professional experience over the last 15 years has spanned the fields of education, childhood development, conservation, health & safety, regulatory compliance, corporate leadership, and nonprofit management.
Her breadth of skills and innovative spirit helped her launch one of the country’s largest and most successful forest schools in 2019. With a passion for both people and planet, Erica believes that reconnecting youth to nature is the antidote to the negative impacts of the modern childhood experience and the key to ensuring a healthier world for us all.
Erica has had the pleasure to work with a number of professionals, organizations, and individuals around the country to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children in a variety of capacities.
Quick Facts:
B.A Environmental Education
M.S Conservation Biology
15+ years consulting
Sought-after speaker
Mom of two
Loves to sing, paint, dance, hike, white water raft, and ride horses!
Founder of EverWild Forest School and the National Outdoor Learning Alliance
Need more comprehensive support? Consider booking an onsite mentorship experience here.
