Climb Your Everest

Pamela is a mom of three boys and a military spouse. Born and raised in Moncton, Canada, Pamela is an entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, skincare developer, magazine and event creator, podcaster, cleft lip warrior, and athlete. Pamela is an ambassador for Smile Train. Transitioning and pivoting is no feat for Pamela, before marrying her US Air Force pilot, she resided in Kuwait for a decade. As one of the few Canadians who remained in Kuwait after the evacuation amidst operation Iraqi Freedom, Pamela built shelter in home where she would seek refuge with her then one-year-old baby. Pamela has the ability to handle tough situations and uses her strength to empower women. Pamela began her quest for empowering women in 2018.  It has since branched into a global effort to shine a bright light on the extraordinary women of the world! 

As the visionary founder of Heart Mind Tuning, Kathy champions heart-centered leadership, positivity, and mindfulness. With 15 years of leadership experience as a Tech Executive for Fortune 100 & 500 companies, she brings profound insights into corporate dynamics that can help leaders level up quickly and joyfully.

Monisha Patel, a dedicated dental hygienist with 24 years of experience who has discovered the true potential of helping others beyond the clinical setting. Monisha is passionate about empowering individuals and always strives to see the best in everyone she meets. In 2024, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene while working full-time and taking online courses, showcasing her commitment to lifelong learning. Monisha's adventurous spirit led her to climb to Everest Base Camp in 2021, where she empowered Nepali girls, and she has been actively involved in various mountain climbs since 2016. She participated in a dental mission with the Smiles For Life foundation in 2013, aiding villages in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. As a single mom from 2009 to 2020, she has successfully raised an 18-year-old daughter who will be studying psychology at Cal Poly Pomona in the fall. Monisha's journey, which began with a traditional arranged marriage at 17, has fueled her passion for education, and she plans to obtain a Master's in Public Health to transform dental hygiene education for a more culturally competent future. Currently, she enjoys solo camping trips and shares the healing power of nature with her daughter. Monisha's inspiring story and dedication to making a difference make her a remarkable individual.

Alyssa Theis serves as the Secretary of Climb Your Everest. Born and raised in Southern California, she holds a Master's degree in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. Alyssa works as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and is the Clinical Director of a group practice in San Diego. Alyssa enjoys supporting the perinatal population in therapy, assisting those who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or in the postpartum period with balancing parenthood and the management of their own mental health needs.  Her journey towards working with Climb Your Everest began in 2015 when she volunteered with Empower Nepali Girls, traveling to Nepal to support Nepali women and girls in their pursuit of education. It was there that she met Dr. Sara Safari. Since then, Alyssa has been an integral part of Climb Your Everest's mission, contributing her skills and compassion to the cause. Beyond her professional life, Alyssa finds joy in staying active and spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters. Whether it's playing soccer on the weekends, hiking, climbing, or camping, she cherishes the opportunity to connect with nature and her family.

Mr. Grimes has more than 15 years of total legal experience and has been named to the Super Lawyers list for multiple years, both as a Rising Star and a top-rated entertainment and sports lawyer for Santa Monica. The Super Lawyers distinction is limited to less than 5% of all lawyers nationwide. Over the course of his practice, he has achieved significant success assisting his clients with matters in contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement, litigation, in both intellectual and real property disputes, and other legal matters.