“More than ever, the challenge this century is a challenge of leadership,” says Dan Schwab. “To thrive in this era of fundamental change we must awaken the leader within everyone.” In his twenty years of human development and training experience, Dan has consistently made leadership development his passion and focus. From his first association with the Leadership Challenge as a ropes course guide in 1989, to leading workshops as Certified Facilitator in 2007, Dan has brought skill and dedication to bear on helping others unleash their vision of the future.

Since 2001 Dan has served as Director of Training and Organizational Development for the Trust for Public Land, where his expertise in adult learning contributes to the success of one of America’s most effective non-profit organizations. Dan has also worked as an internal training consultant with a multinational financial services firm, and, as a consultant, designed and facilitated hundreds of learning programs for firms in Silicon Valley and across the US.

A graduate of Dominican University of California, Dan has a degree in Human Resource Management, as well as a Certificate in Training and Human Resource Development from UC Berkeley. A bit of a “renaissance man”, Dan has also worked as a builder, solar energy expert, river guide and backcountry ranger, as well as a volunteer with special needs communities. An intrepid explorer, Dan and his wife, educator Diann Grimm, has traveled extensively in the United States, Latin America and Asia.