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What We Do

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We facilitate research and evaluation.

A data-driven approach informs all our initiatives, helping us challenge assumptions to create impactful, scalable solutions for communities nationwide.

We advocate for equitable outdoor policies.

We champion policies that reduce disparities in outdoor access, using coalition-building, civic engagement, and policy expertise to drive systemic change.
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We support outdoor education and recreation providers.

Our technical assistance equips organizations with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to achieve and sustain lasting impact.

OUR TEAM

We are a group of passionate educators and explorers committed to inspiring social and environmental justice through hands-on outdoor learning and immersive community engagement.

Jason Swann
Co-Founder
Mary McKean
Co-Founder
Guy Trombley
Director of Research

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Angel Massie
Co-Founder of Wanderland Outdoors
Wendy Lea
CEO, Board Director, Strategic Advisor
Leander Lacy
Chief Executive Officer at Lacy Consulting Services, LLC
David Secunda
Founder and CEO of Avid4 Adventure
Mark Gasta
Professor and Associate Director for the Outdoor Recreation Economy Graduate Program at CU Boulder
Rebecca Gillis
Senior Director of Outreach & Advocacy at The Conservation Alliance
Matt Samelson
Director of Special Projects at DK Foundation and Attorney at Western Environmental Law Partners

OUR PARTNERS