Your Leadership Team
Steph Butler, Founder & Executive Director
Jessica Ashwood, Community Connection Curator
Jessica Ashwood, Community Connection Curator
Steph founded WildKind Collective to create a welcoming space where women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC and others from underrepresented groups, could connect, empower one another, and find adventure. Living in Winchester City, she balances her love for hosting with her need to recharge, finding joy in nature, cooking, and building meaningful community connections.
Jessica Ashwood, Community Connection Curator
Jessica Ashwood, Community Connection Curator
Jessica Ashwood, Community Connection Curator
Jessica’s bubbly personality and attention to detail keep the WildKind Collective thriving. A former kindergarten teacher and avid reader, Jessica tracks event attendance, gathers feedback, and ensures every member feels valued. She lives in Frederick County, VA, with her husband and young son, spreading joy wherever she goes.
Stacy Stipes, Discord Administrator & Social Media Manager
Stacy Stipes, Discord Administrator & Social Media Manager
Stacy Stipes, Discord Administrator & Social Media Manager
Originally from Tennessee and now living in Frederick County, VA, Stacy helps keep WildKind Collective connected both on Discord and across social media. She is as friendly as the day is long, a knitting pro, devoted cat lover, and naturally funny storyteller. She has even met Dolly Parton twice, and, in true Stacy fashion, made such an impression that Dolly remembered her!
Bekah Evans, Discord Administrator
Stacy Stipes, Discord Administrator & Social Media Manager
Stacy Stipes, Discord Administrator & Social Media Manager
A Shenandoah Valley native now living in Berkeley County, WV, Bekah is a scuba dude, adventure lover, hobby collector, and frequent target of animal-related distractions. She has traveled throughout the US and internationally, but feels most at home among mountains, towering trees, and old-growth forests. Bekah loves camping, coffee, tat
A Shenandoah Valley native now living in Berkeley County, WV, Bekah is a scuba dude, adventure lover, hobby collector, and frequent target of animal-related distractions. She has traveled throughout the US and internationally, but feels most at home among mountains, towering trees, and old-growth forests. Bekah loves camping, coffee, tattoos, and creating a world with a little more whimsy, connection, and wonder, which is a perfect fit with WKC!
Our Supporters
WildKind Collective is built on community, and that includes the incredible businesses and individuals who help us create meaningful experiences for our Wildlings. We’re grateful for the partners who support our camps, programs, and mission.