Meet Team Menogyn
Executive Director - Forrest Ahrens (he/him)
My name is Forrest Ahrens and I'm proud to be the Executive Director at Camp Menogyn. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in mechanical engineering, and I am inspired by how the natural world can influence our understanding of science. I've guided trips for Menogyn and other organizations for the last five years (culminating with a Hommes du Nord trip in 2022) and am dedicated to providing equitable access to wilderness experiences for people of all backgrounds. I grew up attending family and overnight camp at Menogyn, so I have a deep connection to the community and am dedicated to adapting our programming to the needs of our current and future campers. You can reach me at 763-230-9310 or via email at the link below.
Fall, Winter and Spring Programs - Sarah Bransford (she/her)
Hello everyone! My name is Sarah Bransford and I focus on the fall, winter, spring program at Camp Menogyn! I absolutely love being a part of the community of staff, campers, and families we serve. I have a background and passion in environmental education. I love getting people outdoors and connecting them with the natural world. I worked as a seasonal staff at Menogyn for five years before starting in my current role as Program Director in fall 2021. My favorite outdoor activities are hiking, cross country skiing, canoeing, and star gazing! One big goal of mine is to support new campers and families in our year-round programming. I am committed to increasing opportunity and access to our Menogyn programs. I hope to see you all around camp!
Business Administrative Coordinator - Maureen (Mo) Martin (she/her)
My name is Maureen (Mo) Martin and I support Menogyn and Widjiwagan as the Business Administrative Coordinator from St. Paul. I am passionate about getting youth on wilderness experiences and have experienced the magic firsthand starting as a Menogyn camper in 1997 and working on the summer and full-time staff in the 2000s. I hold a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota. When not tackling spreadsheets and databases for wilderness camps, I can be found wrangling my kids, cross country skiing, or planning our next family BWCA trip.