Andi Burgis
-Founder CEO-

760-942-3539 - office
760-535-3052 - cell
www.challenge-u.com
andi@challenge-u.com

Andi started designing and facilitating experiential learning programs in 1990. Using formats that included challenge courses, Equine Experiential Learning, The Samurai Game® and The DiSC® Personal Profile System, she has become known to her clients as a true leader of transformation and growth. Her programs are targeted for companies as well as individuals who want to improve their effectiveness in leadership, teamwork, communication and life balance.
 
In 1996 she started her own company, Challenge U, specifically for the purpose of providing services of experiential team development and leadership training to business teams and individuals.

The evidence of her success with Challenge U comes in the form of her impressive client list and number of returning clients. Some of these clients include: The Anthony Robbins Companies, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Biogen Idec, Genentech, Inc., Palomar/Pomerado Health, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Scripps Center for Executive Health, SAIC, The Irvine Company, Cisco Systems and Boeing.

Andi’s strengths lay in her ability to effectively relate to people and to quickly establish trust. She excels at moving people from their learning during the program to action in their daily lives. 

Andi is one of a handful of individuals in the world licensed to lead the Samurai Game®, a powerful leadership simulation developed by George Leonard. She is also certified to facilitate the DiSC® Personal Profile System. Her most recent accomplishment is the completion of The Epona Center Equine Facilitator Apprenticeship. She will be using the methods of The Epona Center as the primary format to facilitate equine experiential programs.



Cathy Huddleston
-Director/Head Trainer Challenge U Equine Division-

Cathy comes to Challenge-U with an extensive background in experiential learning formats with horses and humans.  A lifelong horsewoman with a bachelor degree in Equine Studies, she has spent the last 18 years coaching, teaching and training with a relationship based focus.  She has also worked as a consultant for start up service based companies and successfully runs her own business.

Cathy received her training in Equine Experiential Learning (EEL) through Epona and is currently an advanced approved Epona facilitator.  She not only studied with Epona, she was invited to teach and facilitate at the Epona International Study Center where she worked with individuals from around the world in personal growth and companies in leadership training and development.

When not working, Cathy can be found on the golf course, boating, reading or watching a movie.

David Boone
-Challenge Course Director-

David started his Challenge Course career at the age of 11. Since then has been a lead facilitator for several different organizations including Challenge U, UCSDs Outback Adventures and Peak Performance. He has facilitated programs for youth groups, college and corporate executive teams. He brings a high level of technical expertise including Ropes Course Rescue, Canyoneering, course inspection and maintenance. David holds a Wilderness First Responder Certification. In addition to facilitating Ropes Course programs, David also leads group outdoor excursions in backpacking, kayaking and other outdoor activities.

David recently graduated from UCSD with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Outside of work, you can find David working on his truck or enjoying the great outdoors.

Challenge-U Team

All Challenge U facilitators have gone through extensive technical and facilitator trainings, which are renewed annually. Each staff member comes from a unique background, set in the arenas of organizational development, coaching, personal growth, education, family and love. Combined, Challenge U staff has over 40 years in the experiential education field. And most important, all Challenge U staff is passionate about working with people to support their success!