Meet Our Team
As Executive Director of Far + Wise, Sam Herrick brings over 20 years of experience in education to his leadership role, guiding the organization’s vision, operations, and growth. His career has spanned the classroom and the front office—serving as a 5th grade ecology teacher, dean of students, and school principal—giving him a deep and practical understanding of what young people and educators need to thrive.
Sam's leadership is grounded in his belief in the potential of every child. He is continually inspired by students who lean into challenges and push through to new levels of success. At Far + Wise, he draws on this philosophy to build programming that supports personal growth, community connection, and long-term impact.
Sam was a founding board member of the East Bay School for Boys and is a current board member of the Sun Valley Youth Hockey Association. He holds a Master’s degree in School Leadership from Columbia University and remains dedicated to nurturing environments where young people can discover their strengths and grow with confidence.
Executive Director, Far + Wise
Sam Herrick
Millie has over ten years of college and career counseling experience. While at Wood River High School, she significantly increased the first generation Go-On rate. In addition to her experience in education, Millie worked as an engineer for Frito-Lay and as a technical sales representative for Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems.
Program Director and Director of Post Secondary Student Experience, CCE
Millie Reidy
Tayler is an Oregon native who moved to the Wood River Valley with her husband and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Snoopy, in 2021. After graduating from the International Air and Hospitality with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Event Management, she started work as an administrative assistant at a small dog training company. Over the next 6 years, she helped grow the business into Portland’s number-one dog trainers.
With a passion for helping those around her succeed, she finds that the most rewarding part of her job is being able to support the educators who are making such a difference in the lives of the children they work with and their families.
Administrative Manager, Far + Wise