Dean Cardinale -- Leader
Dean Cardinale is the owner of World Wide Trekking and the President and Founder of HOP. Dean has climbed and led guided expeditions in North and Central America, Africa, South America and the Himalayas. He is the President of Wasatch Backcountry Rescue group, the US representative to the International Commission of Alpine Rescue (IKAR), an avalanche instructor with the American Avalanche Association, and the Ski Patrol Director for Snowbird Ski Resort. Dean is currently working on a seven summits bid, summiting Mt Everest in 2005.  Dean has taught all people of all ages and professions, and is well known for his professional ethics and conduct evident in all of his pursuits.  Dean has a longstanding record of leadership, program development, and community service.

Sue J. Goldie -- Co-Leader
Sue Goldie is a physician and public health scientist at Harvard University, and serves as chairman of the board of HOP. She is a Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and Director of the Center for Health Decision Science. Sue is a leading figure in the field of public health, well known for her work on critical global health challenges. She is the recipient of a MacArthur award for “genius and creativity" in applying the tools of decision science to combat major public health problems. She has published more than 150 research papers, serves on several international committees that influence health policy, and has received numerous teaching and mentorship awards. She completed her medical residency at Yale, and graduate work at Harvard. Sue is a lifelong martial artist, and loves hiking, skiing, and training her two golden retrievers.

Raymond Massae -- Community Leader
Raymond Massae is a professional educator and integral leader of HOP efforts in Africa, with nearly 10 years of experience in the African tourism industry.  Raymond is the African HOP representative working in-country to organize all local HOP endeavors, oversee operational details, and mentor African staff.  Raymond is a member of the HOP governing board, and plays a critical role in guiding HOP community service by identifying the greatest needs in areas surrounding expedition sites, nurturing partnerships between HOP and communities, and ensuring efforts are collaborative and culturally appropriate. He has a Bachelors degree in Education, and uses his expertise and experience to teach African culture and history.