a passion for teaching others
The Browne Center began in 1993 as an experiential teaching lab for the students of the University of New Hampshire.
Word got out that the programs were effective, and we began offering our services to a variety of populations, seeking many different outcomes.
Over the past 25+ years, we have continued to expand our offerings while remaining true to our core; We help people become more effective through the teaching, practice and alignment of personal skills and team culture.
The Browne Center was named for Evelyn Browne (1915-1994), a visionary leader with a drive for excellence and an ability to bring out the best in people. Evelyn “Ev” had a passion for teaching others the value of living in balance with nature. Her love for the outdoor life brought her to UNH in 1943 to teach horseback riding and riflery. Ev remained at UNH as a faculty member until her retirement in 1981.
Core Team
Meet The Browne Center Core Team
Pam McPhee, Executive Director & Clinical Faculty at UNH
Pam is a founder and the Executive Director of The Browne Center and is on the faculty of the Outdoor Education program at UNH. Pam holds a M.S.W. from the University of Connecticut and has had a varied career working for National Outdoor Leadership School, Outward Bound, the Wilderness Education Association, Project Adventure, and as a school social worker, as well as an organizational consultant. Her focus is on helping individuals and groups develop their own deliberate culture through inter- and intra-personal skills development. She enjoys co-creating hands-on learning environments.
603-868-1772 Ext. 103 Pam.Mcphee@unh.edu
Mark Stailey, Director of Operations & Corporate Programs
Mark holds a B.A in Psychology from the University of Iowa and has completed graduate work with the Whittemore School of Business at UNH. Prior to his role at The Browne Center, Mark has served as Portfolio Manager and Organizational Consultant for a Chicago-based Training Firm, Director of Adventure Based Learning Programs for an International Non-Profit, Lead Instructor and Trainer for several Learning and Development Organizations, and Professional Ski Instructor for a Colorado Mountain resort. Mark’s focus and passion is working collaboratively with clients to develop engaging experiential training and development solutions.
603-868-1772 Ext. 106 Mark.Stailey@unh.edu
Jeff Frigon, Youth & Student Programs Coordinator & Challenge Course Director
Jeff has been involved in Adventure-based Experiential Education in a variety of ways. During his career, he has worked in the therapeutic-adventure realm with programs such as Outward Bound as well as in the classroom with the Exeter Alternative High School. Jeff holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education and Psychology from UNH and a M.S. in Experiential Education from the University of Minnesota. He works as an adjunct faculty in UNH's Kinesiology Department. When not at work, Jeff spends as much time on the ocean as possible: surfing, kayaking, and SUPing with his wife.
603-868-1772 Ext. 102 Jeff.Frigon@unh.edu
Yasmine Parsons, Office Manager & Rentals Coordinator
Yasmine holds a B.A. from Georgetown University where she majored in Spanish and Pre-Med. She also received a professional certificate in Graphic Design from the Pratt School and continues to do freelance computer graphics. Yasmine has deepened her passion for foreign language through teaching French and being on the Board of Directors & Treasurer for the One World Language School. Yasmine and her husband raised three wonderful kids right here in Durham. She values what the Browne Center offers schools and loves seeing the experiential process and student outcomes flourish within the programs she administers.
603-868-1772 Ext. 112 Yasmine.Parsons@unh.edu
36 lessons
to build group trust, respect, and efficacy
A Book and Training: Social and Emotional Learning in Action: Experiential Activities to Positively Impact School Climate. Social and Emotional Learning in Action (SELA) provides a developmentally sequenced year-long, modular flow or stand-alone lessons that integrate the benefits of experiential and social emotional learning into the classroom.
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With over 50 available facilitators and trainers, The Browne Center can tailor a unique program specifically for your group at your location or at our 100+ acre campus in Durham, NH. Contact us by email, phone or the form below.
