Dan Abbott

Climbing and Outdoor Recreation Leader | Student Affairs Program Manager | Community and Nonprofit Builder

Wausau-Stevens Point Area

About

I help people move, grow, and belong. My work connects climbing, outdoor recreation, leader development, and community-focused nonprofit service. I support student engagement and inclusive recreation in higher education, where I coach student leaders, strengthen club sports and organizations, and help build spaces where everyone feels welcome. I also work in the nonprofit sector, expanding access to recreation, coordinating volunteers, and creating intergenerational community experiences. Rock climbing shapes how I lead and how I engage with people. I care about building trust, teaching movement and skills with patience, and creating safe spaces where individuals feel confident and supported. Whether I am mentoring student leaders, helping someone through their first climb, or coordinating a community ride for Cycling Without Age, I am driven by the same purpose. Bring people together. Create meaningful outdoor experiences. Help communities thrive. I enjoy: • Teaching climbing and outdoor movement • Supporting student leaders and volunteers • Building inclusive programs for all abilities • Strengthening partnerships across campus and community • Helping people feel connected to place and purpose If you work in climbing, outdoor recreation, higher education, or mission-driven nonprofits, I would enjoy connecting and learning from you.

Experience

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States)
    • Student Affairs Program Manager
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Oversee the Club Sports and Student Organizations Programs as well as serve as the Red Cross First-Aid/CPR/AED instructor for the University Centers

    • Climbing Wall Manager
      May 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Climbing Wall Instructor
      Sep 2021 - May 2022 · 9 mos

  • Cycling Without Age (Portage County, Wisconsin, United States)
    • Director
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      - Lead local chapter operations, coordinating volunteer pilots, scheduling rides, and building partnerships with care facilities and community organizations. - Provide free trishaw rides to older adults and individuals with limited mobility, fostering intergenerational connection and outdoor engagement. - Advocate for inclusive mobility and aging with dignity through community outreach and storytelling initiatives.

    • Director-Elect
      Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 · 10 mos

    • Volunteer Trishaw Pilot Trainer
      May 2025 - Jun 2025 · 2 mos

  • PepsiCo (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Account Sales Manager
      Jun 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Relief Sales Manager and Market Reset Specialist
      Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Merchandiser
      Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • SHOPKO STORES INC (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Store Supervisor
      Oct 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Freight Unload Supervisor
      May 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Sporting Goods Specialist
      Sep 2011 - May 2012 · 9 mos