Who We Are

Here at NCA Hiking Heroes, we're dedicated to tackling the environmental issues facing our planet. Through community services and proactive measures, we aim to make a difference in the world. From trash pick-up initiatives to planting trees, we are adamant about doing our part to protect the environment. We believe that every action counts, and we invite you to join us in our mission to make the world a better place. NCA Hiking Heroes was founded in spring of 2021, and our Heroes are passionately concerned about the wellness of our community and pledge to become "men for and with others".

We give volunteer hours to those who join our events.

Meet the Team

President & Web Master

Ian Choe

Bellarmine College Prep. '25

As a golfer, I have noticed on many occasions that nature is at its finest when there is no trash, and it is just, simply, nature. I wanted to preserve nature as it is beautiful and what sustains us, and when I found out about Hiking Heroes in the early Spring of 2021, I realized it was the perfect opportunity. I founded a new chapter of Hiking Heroes based in Bay area, the Northern California Hiking Heroes with my 8th grade friends. Now, Hiking Heroes has members that care about the community and environment. We will work together to make it better so we can keep our earth healthier and beautiful for many generations to enjoy

Vice President of Operations

Alex Lim

Bellarmine College Prep. '25

As someone who likes to hike or visit forests, I found that Hiking Heroes was the perfect opportunity for me to indulge in my hobby and help to make a change in the community. I first became aware of climate issues by the littering and trash seen through my own eyes and the news. Then I was introduced to this organization. I believe that to deter our planet from the harmful changes we have made, we have to actively go out and try to right out wrongs

Director of Outreach

Ronin Silva

Bellarmine College Prep. '25

Some of my interests include robotics, playing piano, reading, and playing video games. The global issue of littering and mistreating the environment is one that I held close to my heart ever since I was little. Across time, I always questioned both why lots of people do not pick up after themselves and why others do not choose to do anything about it. I realized that in order to work towards sustaining the environment, we have to be upstanders by spreading awareness and physically going out to clean up the trash around us. So when Ian introduced me to Hiking Heroes, I was extremely grateful because I was able to live out my passions while enjoying the company of my friends who hold similar values. Now as a club officer, I am able to continue to live out Hiking Heroes' message and spread awareness of pollution.