--- title: "Wilderness First Aid Instructors | NWLI" url: https://www.nwli.org/instructors description: "Meet our expert wilderness instructors. Get professional training and leadership certification from industry-leading outdoor educators. Enroll today." lang: en --- # Meet Our Instructors Our team of certified healthcare professionals brings real-world experience and passion to every class. AH ### Aja Hutchins Basic Life Support 5 Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor RN Image: Christopher Noyes (https://banevizehfkontceykws.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/instructor-photos/af88b50d-3ad4-4d55-80d9-e6dc05ff39b0-1774553190165.jpg) ### Christopher Noyes Wilderness First Aid 5 Chris brings more than a decade of operational leadership and emergency medical expertise to NWLI. As a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and a field clinician certified at both the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Wilderness EMT (WEMT) levels, he blends event operations, risk management, and hands‑on clinical experience to design safe, resilient programs and learning experiences. Christopher has led multi‑disciplinary teams for large-scale trainings, outdoor expeditions, and community preparedness initiatives, focusing on practical skills, scenario-based learning, and clear incident protocols. He is known for translating complex safety standards into accessible procedures, mentoring staff and volunteers, and ensuring that participant experience and wellbeing remain central to every event. AHA BLS Instructor AHA ACLS Instructor AHA PALS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT DD ### Daniel Drisko Basic Life Support 5 AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT DW ### Doug Wessel Basic Life Support 5 AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT Image: Glenn Bell (https://banevizehfkontceykws.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/instructor-photos/24e911db-7495-4b39-a2b3-6c7e4f34a9ad-1774990763194.jpg) ### Glenn Bell Wilderness First Aid 5 Professional Qualifications Glenn Bell is a highly qualified Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, as well as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a certified Wilderness EMT. His teaching portfolio covers a range of critical emergency response topics, including Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Wilderness First Aid. In addition to his instructional roles, Glenn serves as the Lead EMT for the Littlefork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Educational Background and Experience Glenn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration. He is also a military veteran, having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His diverse expertise spans emergency medicine, leadership, and software engineering. Personal Interests Outside of his professional life, Glenn enjoys spending his free time hiking, biking, and riding his motorcycles. AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT GM ### Greg McDorman Basic Life Support 5 AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor KH ### Kerin Hamel Basic Life Support 5 Kerin has been a practicing EMT since 2016 and a proud member of the Great Falls Fire Department since 2015. During her time with the department, she served on the leadership board in multiple roles, including Training Officer and Assistant Chief. Her dedication and excellence in patient care earned her Fairfax County’s BLS Provider of the Year award in 2020, followed by the Chief’s Award in 2021. With seven years of experience teaching CPR and BLS, Kerin brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every class. She is passionate about empowering individuals with lifesaving skills and is excited to continue serving the greater DC community through high‑quality, hands‑on training. AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT MS ### Mariska Scholten First Aid 5 Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor Image: Scott Larsen (https://banevizehfkontceykws.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/instructor-photos/cd4a2efb-283c-4cb0-a4fa-03e48fa87919-1782399559381.jpeg) ### Scott Larsen Basic Life Support 5 Response Chaplain and EMT for Loudoun County Fire & Rescue. MBA, MPA, CCISO, CHISSP, CSLO EMT AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor Image: Shelley Drisko (https://banevizehfkontceykws.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/instructor-photos/663c4dc0-1e33-43a4-bc3d-c0b0fb359c87-1774990809606.jpg) ### Shelley Drisko Basic Life Support 5 Shelley Drisko is a paramedic serving Halifax County, NC, and a volunteer with Virginia Beach EMS, bringing real‑world emergency experience to every class she teaches. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran and one of Alaska’s “Last Lighthouse Keepers,” she embodies resilience, service, and steady leadership. She’s also a dedicated Scout Leader who loves helping youth grow through hands‑on challenges. Off duty, Shelley designs mechanical escape rooms—blending creativity, teamwork, and problem‑solving into unforgettable experiences. AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT Paramedic Image: Warren Christoph Noyes (https://banevizehfkontceykws.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/instructor-photos/f8df27f0-e0bb-47f0-a7ae-31c5473acb5b-1776601862089.JPG) ### Warren Christoph Noyes Wilderness First Aid 5 AHA BLS Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor Red Cross First Aid Instructor Red Cross CPR Instructor EMT ## Interested in Becoming an Instructor? We're always looking for passionate healthcare professionals to join our teaching team. ## Ready to Learn from the Best? 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