More Than 85 Broads

Adventure by its very nature involves risk. It's supposed to be hard. It's supposed to be uncertain. It's supposed to be daunting and sometimes overwhelming. But it's also supposed to be exciting. To be exhilarating. And ultimately to be self-defining.

Alison Levine

Alison spent 11 years in the healthcare industry working in sales, marketing and business development in both the US and in Asia prior to earning her MBA at Duke University. In between starting business school and starting a job at Goldman Sachs, she “accidentally” climbed the highest peak on 6 continents. In May 2002 she was invited to serve as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition. Today she runs 2 companies: Daredevil Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in organizational health and leadership development, and The Climb High Foundation which trains jobless women in western Uganda to be trekking guides.

I climbed Everest to send a message about getting out there and going for it!

Kate Reid

Kate graduated from Hollins University in May 2000 and has since worked at the New York Stock Exchange, Goldman Sachs and Expedia. Before going back to graduate school she spent two months teaching in Dhading, Nepal, at one of two schools constructed in partnership between 85 Broads and Room to Read.

Don't be afraid to be inspired, and don't be afraid to inspire others.