Adaptive skiing transforms the lives of individuals with and without disabilities. It builds community and promotes inclusion for all. While enhancing self-esteem, adaptive skiing helps individuals learn new skills and foster fitness through fun. Ed will share life-transforming stories of adaptive skiing lessons that he’s led.
Ed Bronsdon is a nonprofit leader and educator. His passion is helping people. He recently retired from full time work after a 37-year career in nonprofits, including 28 years as executive director with the Outdoors for All Foundation in Seattle. He’s a graduate of the University of Washington, has a certificate in Rehabilitation Facilities Management from Seattle University and holds Level III Alpine and Level I Adaptive certifications with the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
- Nationally, Ed volunteers with Move United as a board member, clinician and as an adaptive instructor.
- Internationally, he volunteers with Blesma – The Limbless Veterans.
- In our local community, Ed is active with the University Sunrise Rotary Club of Seattle. His Rotary service includes being a past president of the Rotary Club of Issaquah and multiple board roles with both of these Rotary clubs.