Earthworks
Meet Our Team
The Faces of Our Program
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of Earthworks. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.
Brad Rickman
Program Manager
Brad is a valuable addition to the Earthworks team, having joined in 2024. With years of Adventure Education and Outdoor experience, he brings a love for the outdoors and a passion for providing life-changing programming to youth. Through Adventure Education, Brad aims to equip young people with the skills they need to overcome life's challenges and lead successful teams.
Danyelle Fetherlin
Learning Guide
Dany was born in Virginia, raised in the Midwest and went to the University of Missouri. She got her Bachelor’s in Linguistics and a minor in Psychology. She also has a Substitute Teaching license and a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate.
She has experience with various grades as a substitute teacher. Last year, Dany was an afterschool Learning Guide at Mary Mcleod Bethune school #45. She hopes to continue helping children to learn outside this year as well.
Outside of work, she likes to bird watch, hike, and build various crafts. She also likes to play Wingspan and other games with her friends.
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Mike Dondorfer
lead Learning Guide
Mike was born and raised in the City of Rochester where he developed a passion for youth education and completed his degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Rochester.
His journey in informal education has taken him through diverse settings, including roles at the Seneca Park Zoo, Monroe County 4-H, and the Strong National Museum of Play.
When he’s not outside, he likes to immerse himself in the world of cinema, gather with friends for game nights, and embark on epic adventures through the realm of Dungeons and Dragons.