David Yadegar graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in structural engineering and psychology.   David has pursued a wide array of courses in personal development and spirituality, and is presently a practicing body worker and massage therapist, assisting and guiding people to experience greater freedom in their bodies.

David has led multi-day backcountry trips with 12-15 yr. olds in Utah and California. In his work with youth outdoors, he aims to create experiences where teens can authentically express themselves and discover their unique truths. He is also passionate about creating community within the context of his outdoor leadership.

He derives much inspiration from over a year of international travel including India and Southeast Asia as well as his time spent in the outdoors. His outdoor experience includes work with vision quests and he is a certified wilderness first responder.  He lives in Berkeley where he maintains an active outdoor lifestyle that includes hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and spinning fire.