Steven Dasman

Assistant Director, Recreation Programs
steven.dasman@csus.edu
916.278.2241

Role at The WELL:  This position provides management and support to Intramural Sports, Recreational Therapy, Climbing and Group Facilitation.

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Background/Education: Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of New Hampshire in 2016. He worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) as well as a professional facilitator with organizations like Project Adventure in Beverly, MA, and Brooklyn Boulders (now Bouldering Project) in Somerville, MA. Prior to taking on this role at The WELL, Steve worked for seven years as the Program Manager with Waypoint Adventure, which is a non-profit in Lexington, MA that runs adventure education programs for people with disabilities (all ages/ability levels/demographics). Programs he led and oversaw included indoor/outdoor rock climbing, indoor/outdoor kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, tandem cycling, cross-country skiing, ropes course, and teambuilding. He also holds certifications with the American Mountain Guide Association (CWI), American Canoe Association (Level 2 Kayak Instructor), Association For Challenge Course Technology (Level 2 Ropes Course Facilitator), and Wilderness First Aid/CPR.

Fun Fact: Prior to leaving Boston in 2023, Steve summitted all 48 4000’ footers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and hiked from Georgia to West Virginia on the Appalachian Trail (over 1000 miles).

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Pick up basketball and climbing the auto belays on the rock wall.

Strengths: Woo, Achiever, Positivity, Learner, and Communication.