Damian Ewens is a Stanford-trained educator, strategist, and ocean adventurer with over 25 years of experience helping leaders and organizations navigate change. As a coach and facilitator, he has led retreats for Fortune 500 organizations and global brands including Tiffany & Co., Fendi, the Obama White House, and the MacArthur Foundation, and has dedicated much of his teaching career to supporting communities facing barriers to opportunity.
The founder of Ocean State of Mind, Damian integrates mindfulness, breathwork, and nature-based practices to help teams reconnect to purpose, clarity, and creativity. A certified meditation teacher and former startup entrepreneur, his approach blends executive insight with deep presence—and plenty of fun. His award-winning short documentary Tuckerman’s Rock—a modern rite of passage inspired by ocean immersion—has been featured at film festivals around the world.
When not facilitating, Damian can be found freediving or surfing the Rhode Island coast, exploring how the ocean restores focus, courage, and connection.

Betsy Stubblefield Loucks designs and leads retreats that integrate strategy, mindfulness, and the natural world. With over two decades of experience guiding organizations through visioning and change, she brings a thoughtful balance of structure and spaciousness to every gathering. Her clients include BASF, the CDC, Brown University, and various public agencies.
She holds an MS from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, an MBA from Concordia University, and a BA from Brown University. Trained in Appreciative Inquiry, Strategic Doing, and the Interaction Method, she blends analytical clarity with deep human connection. Based at Brown University, Betsy facilitates cross-disciplinary teams addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy, and health innovation.
Grounded in Providence, she finds inspiration outdoors—trail running, cycling, and ocean swimming—and brings that same sense of vitality and purpose to her retreats.

Sarah Tillery brings a multifaceted background in travel, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, offering a unique blend of industry insight and operational expertise. With a strong focus on project management and client engagement, she ensures every detail, from venue selection to itinerary design, is thoughtfully executed to meet client objectives. Sarah is recognized for her calm, solution-driven approach and her ability to manage complex logistics with ease. Her dedication to seamless planning allows teams to stay focused on collaboration and connection, while she handles the behind-the-scenes intricacies. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, exploring new destinations, and spending quality time with her husband and their two dogs.

Morgan Shepherd is a Client Manager at Wilder Retreats, where she helps organizations design and deliver seamless, high-impact offsite experiences. With a background in hospitality and event production, she blends creativity with precision to turn ambitious retreat goals into smooth, unforgettable programs.
Known for her proactive communication and attention to detail, Morgan guides clients from the first planning call through on-site execution—ensuring they can stay fully present while she handles the logistics. Outside of work, she’s usually exploring new coffee spots, hiking local trails, or curating playlists for future adventures.

Mike is a certified executive and team coach, facilitator, and speaker who helps leadership teams perform under pressure, whether in a boardroom or on a ridge line. An organizational psychologist and former VP at Bain & Company, he blends evidence, clarity, and real-world experience to unlock team performance. Mike has coached and trained hundreds of leaders, led high-stakes executive sessions, and teaches graduate-level courses on groups and teams as an adjunct professor. His talks, including TEDx, spark action by pairing structure with EQ.

At Wilder Retreats, he channels that duality into nature-based offsites that rewild leadership and strengthen connection through premium, full-service retreats rooted in iconic landscapes where strategy and trust move forward together. Mike also leads AdventureEDGE, a coaching-in-motion experience that brings the work outdoors.

Matt Prewitt oversees sales at Wilder Retreats, ensuring a seamless and efficient booking experience for clients. With a strong background in sales strategy and hospitality, Matt specializes in optimizing processes that connect companies with transformative retreat experiences. His keen attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction help organizations find the perfect retreat solutions tailored to their goals. Passionate about delivering exceptional service, Matt plays a key role in making the Wilder Retreats experience smooth, stress-free, and impactful from the very first conversation.