Dr. Selby has developed his expertise in training and outdoor education by working with thousands of groups over the course of the last thirty plus years. As a consultant, wilderness therapist, trainer, outdoor educator, author and leader, he has worked with a wide variety of organizations including corporations, athletic teams, military and law enforcement, youth organizations, schools and colleges as well as local, state and federal agencies. Dr. Selby holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Education, a Masters Degree in Recreation, a second Masters Degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology and a doctorate in the Social Psychology of Leadership.
Mike prides himself on being easy to communicate and work with, solution focused and is passionate about the process of personal and organizational growth and development. He is well read in the fields of outdoor leadership, outdoor adventure pursuits and training, growth and development and works hard at maintaining a cutting edge knowledge of his field.
Currently, Dr. Selby is President of Project Discovery, Inc. a consulting and training company providing experientially-based training experiences for corporate, governmental and other groups. Project Discovery offers wilderness programming as well as one of the largest Leadership Challenge Programs in the nation. Mike also serves as adjunct faculty at several local colleges and universities, including Sierra Nevada College. He teaches Challenge Courses and Wilderness Therapy.