Board of Trustees

Mrs. Pamela J. Clarke, HMI Board President

Educated at Vassar, Yale, and Harvard, Pamela J. Clarke has spent her professional life in independent schools. After a long career teaching English in secondary schools, Pam became Head of School at The Masters School in 1990. There she introduced coeducation, gender-specific middle schools, the Harkness method of teaching, and (most importantly) started the CITYterm, another one-semester program that centers on urban studies and experiential learning. She now heads Trevor Day School in New York City, a coed N-12 day school. Her major non-professional interests include rowing, fly-fishing, travel and waiting for grandchildren.

Mr. Paul Critchlow, HMI Board Vice President

Paul Critchlow is a 21-year veteran of Merrill Lynch, where he currently serves as counselor to the chairman, vice chairman of public markets, and chairman emeritus of the Merrill Lynch Foundation. Previously, he was head of communications & public affairs at the company, and prior to that served as press secretary to Gov. Dick Thornburgh of Pennsylvania and as a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam conflict, Paul went on to receive his Masters in Journalism from Columbia University. Paul has been Vice Chair of the HMI Board since 2001 and is now co-chair of the current capital campaign. Paul lives in New York City, where he lives with his wife, Patty McCormick, and their son, Matt, 16. Patty and Paul are the parents of Meaghan, RMS III, now a senior at Colorado College.

Mr. Peter Lubin, HMI Board Treasurer

Alumni Parent; Los Angeles, CA

Peter Lubin grew up in Canada and graduated from McGill University. His thirty-year career in the entertainment business has included stints as a personal manager and record executive. He served as the CEO of a division of Time Warner and more recently has spent many years in consumer products and licensing. While Peter is a skier, pilot, scuba diver, underwater photographer, and outdoor enthusiast, he claims to hate camping! Peter and his wife, Fran, are actively involved with the Johnson Cancer Center in Los Angeles. They also have three children, including Michael who is an alumnus of RMS 14. Peter joined the HMI Board of Trustees in 2006 and became the Board treasurer.

Mrs. Deborah Camalier Walker, HMI Board Member

In 2004, Deborah Camalier Walker joined the HMI Board. Debbie is the co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, a non-profit that grants the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. She has served as the President of Make-A-Wish and is now a Trustee Emerita. Debbie has also been the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Holton Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland, and is now a Trustee Emerita. Debbie and her husband Dick have four children, including Matt who attended RMS 1, which is a testament to the adventurous spirit of the Walker family. Debbie, who has her MSW is planning to start pursuing a Ph.D. in Social Work later this year. In addition to her many great contributions to the HMI Board, Debbie is co-chair of the current capital campaign.

Mr. Peter Neill, HMI Trustee Emeritus

Peter Neill was extremely influential in the creation and development of the High Mountain Institute. It was with his initial encouragement, support and guidance that Molly and Christopher decided to start HMI in the first place. Peter was also the first person to join the board in 1995. After ten years as the Chair, Peter Neill stepped down in November. His twenty years as President of the South Street Seaport Museum, his role on various Boards, including the Atlantic Challenge Foundation and Pilobolus Dance Theater, his time spent teaching at Yale University and his experience founding Leete’s Island Books (a small publisher) all contributed to Peter’s ability to guide HMI with great wisdom and devotion. Thankfully, Peter remains an active board member. Peter now lives in Sedgwick, Maine, where he is the Director of the World Ocean Observatory.

Mrs. Catherine Hansen-Stamp, Esq., HMI Legal Counsel

Catherine Hansen-Stamp is an attorney in private practice in Golden, Colorado. Her practice focuses on recreation and adventure law and liability and she consults with and advises recreation, adventure and sport program providers and related organizations on legal liability and risk management issues. Cathy speaks and writes frequently on these topics, both regionally and nationally. She co-chaired the first 4 CLE, International conferences on Recreation & Adventure Law & Liability held in Colorado 2003-2006. She is the former co-editor of the nationally published Outdoor Education & Recreation Law Quarterly and writes regularly for the American Camp Association’s Campline. She is a member of the Wyoming, Colorado, and American Bar Associations. Cathy and her husband Barry and family enjoy hiking, skiing, biking and generally recreating in the outdoors together. They have 3 daughters: Megan, Hilary and Tessa. Cathy can be reached at 303-232-7049 or e-mail reclaw@hansenstampattorney.com; www.hansenstampattorney.com.

Molly P. Barnes, Head of School, Ex-Oficio Board Member

Christopher Barnes, Executive Director, Ex-Oficio Board Member