Our Team

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 Greetings! I'm Sean Tomkinson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska and have lived  here since 2009. I'm the owner and  Clinical Director at Passages Alaska. I've been a mental health clinician since 2003. I earned a Master of Social work degree from Walla Walla University. I've worked in a variety of settings including an in

 Greetings! I'm Sean Tomkinson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska and have lived  here since 2009. I'm the owner and  Clinical Director at Passages Alaska. I've been a mental health clinician since 2003. I earned a Master of Social work degree from Walla Walla University. I've worked in a variety of settings including an in-patient psychiatric unit, I've been an emergency room crisis manager, I've worked in community mental health with children and families. My professional love is Outdoor Adventure Therapy. I've been leading therapeutic adventure trips in Alaska for 11 years and have been a involved with formal experiential learning since 2008.  Along the way I have become a Coast Guard certified boat captain and spent a summer working as a salt water fishing guide. I've felt the peace and wonder that Alaska inspires and I'm excited to be able to bring Passages Alaska to both staff and the families that we serve and I'm pleased to introduce our crew 

Field Director

 Also known as Stone Bear, has been helping young people grow for more 30 years. He brings a wealth of culture and woods craft to the Passages team. In addition to the helping profession, he says he's been everything including an FM radio DJ. "He's got the classic DJ voice.  He "came out of retirement" in 2020 to join PA. He

Field Director

 Also known as Stone Bear, has been helping young people grow for more 30 years. He brings a wealth of culture and woods craft to the Passages team. In addition to the helping profession, he says he's been everything including an FM radio DJ. "He's got the classic DJ voice.  He "came out of retirement" in 2020 to join PA. He's been a great resource while he has put boots on the ground and a paddle in the water. He's explored our operating area from the seat of a canoe and supported groups with a skiff. He has been working hard to develop the culture here that combines the wisdom from the foundations of experiential learning with the cutting edge, person centered approach that fuels the  adventures at Passages Alaska.  

Senior Guide 

Eva came to the passages team in 2020 with a degree in psychology and nutrition. She is a Yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner. Eva proved herself to be a natural talent in the woods, on the water, and while working with the staff and students alike. In addition to her guide and people skills she prepares some of the best t

Senior Guide 

Eva came to the passages team in 2020 with a degree in psychology and nutrition. She is a Yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner. Eva proved herself to be a natural talent in the woods, on the water, and while working with the staff and students alike. In addition to her guide and people skills she prepares some of the best trail food on the planet.  She's paddled over 1000 miles, exploring our operating area and and learning the guide craft for three years and  she has moved into a lead guide position for 2023 

 Lead Guide

Kevin is a retired Naval officer that settled on Prince of Wales Island. He's been working with youth on a volunteer basis for many years. It seemed like a natural progression to combine this with his bush crafting and naturalist skills,  to serve the young men at Passages Alaska as a professional guide. He's always up for a ch

 Lead Guide

Kevin is a retired Naval officer that settled on Prince of Wales Island. He's been working with youth on a volunteer basis for many years. It seemed like a natural progression to combine this with his bush crafting and naturalist skills,  to serve the young men at Passages Alaska as a professional guide. He's always up for a challenge and believes in the value of hard work. He and his chocolate lab co facilitator, Squid make a great team.

 Cedar is a year-round staff at Passages Alaska. She has a passion for primitive/survival living, nature connection, and developing a relationship to the land. She facilitates her knowledge of the natural world and skills into growth and connection with the students. She is currently pursuing mountaineering and discovering the importance 

 Cedar is a year-round staff at Passages Alaska. She has a passion for primitive/survival living, nature connection, and developing a relationship to the land. She facilitates her knowledge of the natural world and skills into growth and connection with the students. She is currently pursuing mountaineering and discovering the importance of endurance, challenges, and accomplishments in one's life. She has a fondess for animal tracking, friction fire, early human history, bow making/hunting, stone tools, plants, and birds. 

 Also known as Rising Mountain, has worked with adolescents and young adults in a variety of settings and capacities for more than 15 years. Marty has a passion for wilderness, fishing, helping others, and spending time with his wife and four children. Currently, Marty is enrolled in a master's program for Clinical Mental Health Counselin

 Also known as Rising Mountain, has worked with adolescents and young adults in a variety of settings and capacities for more than 15 years. Marty has a passion for wilderness, fishing, helping others, and spending time with his wife and four children. Currently, Marty is enrolled in a master's program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Liberty University. After the completion of his degree, Marty plans to become a full-time clinician with Passages Alaska where he can continue to enjoy the wilderness at its finest. 

Lisa is our marketing consultant. She has been in the therapeutic program industry to over 30 years and by all reports, "she knows everybody." She has a wealth of industry and market wisdom.  She has been representing Passages Alaska and providing insight and coaching for three years now. She's proven herself to be a solid deck hand on fi

Lisa is our marketing consultant. She has been in the therapeutic program industry to over 30 years and by all reports, "she knows everybody." She has a wealth of industry and market wisdom.  She has been representing Passages Alaska and providing insight and coaching for three years now. She's proven herself to be a solid deck hand on fishing trips and a wonderful co host when we have progam visitors.