Priscilla Macy-Cruser 
Boating Safety Advocate Coordinator
Hi, my name is Priscilla Macy-Cruser, and I grew up near the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. At an early age, I was introduced to outdoor recreation and various water sports.
My first job was working for a jetboat company in Grants Pass, and shortly after high school, I became a professional whitewater river guide, leading trips in Oregon, Idaho, and California, both commercially and for a wilderness therapy program.
I attended Oregon State University, earning an undergraduate degree in Recreation Resource Management. During this time, I worked as a student instructor at the University Adventure Leadership Institute, teaching climbing, rafting, adventure education, and rescue classes. During this period, I was also introduced to whitewater kayaking, which quickly became my main passion. Later, an experienced kayaker (who eventually became my husband) introduced me to paddling some of Oregon's more remote rivers, and together we explored, paddled, and documented some of the lesser-known rivers in Oregon and the western United States.
My personal and professional paddling experiences have deepened my commitment to preserving Oregon's waterways and promoting responsible access to them. In 2016, I graduated again from Oregon State University, this time with an MBA, and launched into a consulting business. As a consultant, I've worked with various outdoor industry organizations, partnering with key stakeholders to lead community engagement efforts and advocate for proactive outdoor recreation policies, both in Oregon and nationally. I've also previously worked as an outdoor writer and photographer, as a commercial paddle sports sales manager at NRS, as Executive Director for Oregon Outfitters and Guides Association, and as a regional coordinator for American Whitewater.
Outdoor recreation is a meaningful way to connect with our natural environment. By sharing these experiences with others and promoting responsible recreation, I believe we can ensure the protection, access, and enjoyment of Oregon's lands and waters for generations to come. As the Boating Safety Advocate Program Coordinator, I aim to work with Oregon's boating communities and the public to raise awareness and educate about responsible boating practices. My goal is to make more people feel welcome, prepared, knowledgeable, and confident in safely enjoying our state's waterways.
Tiffany Hager
I was born in Alaska but grew up in West Texas, two and a half hours away from the nearest body of water; so water is sacred to me. Whenever my family got the chance, we would head out to the coast or a lake for some fun. But it wasn’t until I moved to Houston, Texas, after college, that I learned to sail, surf, and kayak. I would do one of these activities every weekend.
My educational background is in geoscience, but when I moved back to Alaska, I started tour guiding. Then worked in education as a Special Education Paraeducator during the school year. During the summers, I was a fish technician for Alaska Fish and Game, getting paid to catch Chinook salmon on the Kenai River. I love working with people, particularly children, and being outside, either in, on, or near the water. I'm excited to share my enthusiasm and knowledge through the Boating Safety Advocate program to Oregon boaters.