Michael Schmidt, 22, graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Philosophy in December of 2022, and grew up in New Orleans! He spent the past semester hiking the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand. He had even more adventure during a gap year after high school in Spain as a teacher. Michael hopes to facilitate growth in his Moondance students through action and adventure, and cannot wait to meet them in Jackson! His sense of adventure, love for getting out of the comfort zone, and passion will make him a wonderful Big Wild leader.