
Isabel Chavez
Isabel Chavez (she/her) is a born and raised New Mexican. She spent her youth exploring Ghost Ranch, led Youth Programming during the Ranch’s College Staff program and is now the Youth Programs Manager with the Ghost Ranch Programs and Events department. She also serves as the Ghost Ranch Safety Coordinator, spearheading the Safety Committee and organizing safety and emergency preparedness training interdepartmentally.
Isabel holds a BS in Human Biology and certificates in Wilderness First Responder and CPR. She is also a certified instructor for Wilderness First Aid. Her background lies in Social Services and she is driven by a deep passion for service and life-long learning. She believes in the power of small actions and community, and strives to build inclusive, diverse, and values-based opportunities for youth and adults alike, where all find growth and connection to themselves, each other and the outdoors.
In her free time, you can find her reading and cuddling with her dog, attempting a fiber arts project, or adventuring outside.
Upcoming Programs by Isabel Chavez

Youth Summer Adventure
During Youth Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their youth, ages 4–14, set off on unforgettable journeys across the Ranch, guided […]

Teen Summer Adventure

Youth Summer Adventure
During Youth Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their youth, ages 4–14, set off on unforgettable journeys across the Ranch, guided […]

Teen Summer Adventure
During Teen Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their teens, ages 15 - 18, set off on unforgettable journeys across the […]

Youth Summer Adventure
During Youth Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their youth, ages 4–14, set off on unforgettable journeys across the Ranch, guided […]

Teen Summer Adventure
During Teen Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their teens, ages 15 - 18, set off on unforgettable journeys across the […]

Youth Summer Adventure
During Youth Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their youth, ages 4–14, set off on unforgettable journeys across the Ranch, guided […]

Teen Summer Adventure
During Teen Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their teens, ages 15 - 18, set off on unforgettable journeys across the […]