David Dunphy

Executive Director at Y.E.T.I (Youth Experiential Learning Institute)

David Dunphy is the Executive Director of Y.E.T.I. (Youth Experiential Training Institute), a non-profit organization focused on providing outdoor adventures to young people in South King County, Washington.1 3 He has held this position since August 2020.4

Dunphy's background and experience include:

Education: He studied environmental studies and business administration at Gonzaga University.3
Outdoor Leadership: After his studies, Dunphy spent several years leading climbing, backpacking, and sea kayaking trips for organizations such as the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), REI Outdoor School, and the Y's The Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership Program (BOLD/GOLD).3
Program Management: Prior to his role at Y.E.T.I., Dunphy served as the program director of outdoor and teen leadership programs at the Sammamish Community Y.3
Community Involvement: He has been a board member of the Issaquah Alps Trails Club since 2016, where he is passionate about engaging the next generation of conservation leaders.3
Search and Rescue: Dunphy volunteers with the local Search and Rescue team.3
Personal Life: When not working, he serves as a caretaker for the YMCA Camp in Preston with his partner Shawna.3

David Dunphy is known for his deep love for the Issaquah Alps and Cascade Mountains, having grown up in Issaquah.3 His work at Y.E.T.I. involves overseeing programs that provide transformative outdoor experiences to youth, with a focus on leadership, teamwork, and fostering connections to nature.2