Dave Dennis

Experience

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  TrekAmerica

  Sept 2006 - May 2010

  Senior Manager, Vice President of Board of Directors

  Responsible for establishing strategic goals, creation & implementation of Crisis Management and Incident Response plans, managing North American communications, vendor/supplier relations, National Park permits, managing/hiring all levels of staff, and handling passenger complaints.

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  Resilient Solutions, LLC

  Jun 2011 - now

  President & Founder

  Resilient Solutions develops innovative and customized risk and emergency management programs for domestic and international tour operators and schools. Our approach expands traditional methodologies and incorporates internal and external factors that impact tour fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and legal compliance. Professional services are based on over two decades of industry experience, specialized training, and graduate level education. Clients receive immediate and lasting value from our varied services, which include customized risk and safety systems, training & education, business assessments, supplier audits, executive consultation, and on-call emergency support. Show less

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  Rustic Pathways

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2020

  Rustic Pathways is the leader in providing superior quality international community service, education, and adventure programs for over 10,000 students annually. We offer one- to three- week spring break and summer experiences, Gap Year programs, and custom group trips. Operating in 18 different countries, our programs cover a range of student interests and activities. Rustic Pathways was the winner of the Best Global Youth Tour Operator by WYSE Travel Confederation in 2015, 2017, 2018, & 2019.

  • Vice President - Safety and Risk Management

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  • Director - Global Safety and Risk Management

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
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  Responder Alliance

  Sept 2019 - now

  Ambassador

  The Responder Alliance mission is to advancing the international conversation on stress injury formation and recovery in incident responders of all types. We do this by connecting responders, professionals, and organizations with resources, education, and trainings formulated on good science. We believe that strong organizational vitality leads to resilient responders. We believe that responders who are equipped to support each other and themselves are the best resource in preventing and mitigating stress injuries that occur in the field. Show less

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  Verto Education

  Apr 2020 - May 2021

  • Vice President of Health and Safety

    Oct 2020 - May 2021

  • Director of Operations & Safety

    Apr 2020 - Sept 2020
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  Gap Year Association

  May 2020 - now

  Standards and Accreditation Committee, Co-Chair
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  Cornerstone Safety Group

  Sept 2021 - now

  Executive Director & Co-Founder

  Cornerstone Safety Group provides peace of mind to business owners, CEOs and anyone responsible for managing risks within travel and experiential education organizations. As the only organization of its kind, we offer all-inclusive membership services and comprehensive expertise in risk management, mental health and medical fields. Membership includes > a resource library of documents, procedures, policies and training materials>customizable service hours from our risk management, mental health, and medical experts>on-call support>monthly educational and training webinars>access to our advisory board of legal, insurance and DEI specialists>bi-weekly networking calls where we discuss industry trends, problem-solve organizational challenges, and support one another through difficult times. If you are a business owner, organizational leader, or in a position responsible for the wellbeing of travel participants, Cornerstone membership is a must-have for your company. Show less