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\n\t\t\tAmerican Hiking Society Team\t<\/h2>\n

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Board of Directors\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tExecutive Committee\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"chuck\"\n

\n\t\t\tCharles (Chuck) Frank\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Chair\t<\/h4>\n

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Location:<\/strong> Highland Park, IL<\/p>\n

Chuck grew up and still lives on the North Shore of Chicago. He began fishing with his Dad and Mom back beyond memory, then horseback riding, and at age 9 began paddling a canoe and camping out.<\/p>\n

That led to a lifetime of canoeing, backpacking, kayaking, wilderness travel, fishing, biking, ice climbing, back country skiing.<\/p>\n

He earned his BA at George Washington University and MBA at The University of Chicago. He entered the family auto business and started his own auto leasing company at age 27 and became a car dealer himself at 29 (Chevrolet) eventually taking over the entire family portfolio of 8 franchises in 3 different locations. He later got into the commercial real estate business.<\/p>\n

Chuck became a Charter Member of American Hiking Society back in the mid 70’s and has a lifetime of experience of multiple NFP Boards including the Sierra Club Foundation, Sierra Club, YMCA of Metro Chicago, Jewish Community Centers of Chicago.<\/p>\n

While basically retired now, he is partners with one of his daughters in Mathnasium Learning Centers and also another set of Centers with someone else. Chuck\u00a0and Debbie are married for 45 (1979) years and have 4 children, two son in laws and two grandsons all who live within a half hour.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tSawtooths, ID,\nWind River Mountains in Jim Bridger Wilderness, Wyoming\nCanyonlands, Utah\nHiking Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Always be aware of your surroundings so as to never get lost.\n\t\t\t\t\"bio\n

\n\t\t\tColvin Hedgepeth\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tVice Chair\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\t(she\/her)\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Biography<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tOrganization:<\/strong> Aperio Philanthropy\nCity:<\/strong> Denver, CO\n

Colvin is based in Colorado, where she spends most of her free time chasing powder, wildflowers or aspens with her rescue pup, Lupi.<\/p>\n

Colvin has built her nonprofit career over the past decade with a focus on communications, events and fundraising. She has supported grassroots to national organizations, including the US Olympic & Paralympic committee, Blue Sky Fund, and Colorado Outward Bound School.<\/p>\n

Colvin now works as a fundraising consultant and is passionate about supporting fundraisers in strategic growth and creating a sustainable career in the philanthropic space.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\nAnywhere in the Colorado Rockies! Especially exploring wildflowers in the Elk Mountains, and tackling 14ers.\u00a0\nTour du Mont Blanc in the Alps\n\t\t\t\t\"Jeremiah\n

\n\t\t\tJeremiah Su\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tSecretary\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:<\/strong> Burn Design Lab<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Vashon, WA<\/p>\n

Jeremy grew up in the Boston area and earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. There, he originally joined American Hiking Society on an Alternative Break. In 2021, he became a NextGen Trail-leader to advocate equal access and stewardship projects across the US. Now you can find him leading Volunteer Vacations in the PNW.<\/p>\n

Professionally, Jeremy is an engineer at Burn Design Lab whose mission is to improve lives and the environment through clean cookstoves in developing countries. He leads the development of an improved shea roaster in Ghana, where the team is making the hand-crafted shea butter industry more sustainable and healthier for the local processors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jeremy can be found hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, cycling, and snowboarding while photographing the landscapes around him.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Any Alpine Lake in the Cascades or trek in Patagonia<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Andrea\n

\n\t\t\tAndrea Flora\t<\/h3>\n

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City:<\/strong> Cincinnati<\/p>\n

Professionally, Andrea is a CPA with extensive experience in financial analysis, auditing, and taxation. She spent over a decade working in “Big 4” accounting firms and has served as treasurer and finance committee chair for several nonprofits. Andrea is an angel investor with Queen City Angels, where she collaborates with other experienced investors committed to accelerating the growth of promising early-stage businesses. She has a particular interest in impact-driven businesses, healthcare, sustainability, and environmental impact investing. In addition, Andrea advises nonprofits on strategic planning, community engagement, project management, and fundraising. She received her B.S. in Business with a major in Accountancy from Miami University.<\/p>\n

Andrea is passionate about inclusion in the outdoors and is always looking for ways to remove barriers or create new opportunities for others to enjoy it. She serves as a sherpa for Luke5Adventures, helping people with disabilities hike and experience the outdoors in ways not otherwise possible by carrying an adaptive chair on trails, over obstacles, and through streams. She fully appreciates the positive impact of the outdoors on both physical and mental health and is at her happiest with mud on her hands or on her boots.<\/p>\n

In her free time, Andrea enjoys exploring national parks and international adventure travel with her husband and three children, who have grown up with nearly every family vacation centered around hiking or outdoor adventure. She has completed major hikes on four continents and hopes to add a fifth in 2023 or 2024. Her favorite hiking companion (besides her family) is her dog, Penny, who shares her love of the trail.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Skoki Lakes Loop, Banff National Park, Canada<\/p>\n

W Trek, Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile<\/p>\n

Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park, Utah<\/p>\n

Any trail in the Highlands or West Fjords of Iceland<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"jacob\n

\n\t\t\tJacob Camp\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tAt-Large\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Seattle, WA<\/p>\n

Jacob Camp was raised across the U.S. and home means Nevada to him. Jacob’s passion for the outdoors started early in life. His outdoor adventures started with the Boy Scouts. During this time, Jacob explored northern California and Nevada, ranging from Mt. Lassen to Wheeler Peak. The outdoors has been a through-line for Jacob’s life where his travels have taken him from the U.S., Europe, and Africa. Over the years of hiking and being outdoors, Jacob believes that our trails connect us with nature, with each other, and ourselves. His passion is to help inspire more people to get outside, give back to the trails they love, and ensure our natural spaces can be enjoyed by all.<\/p>\n

Jacob joined the AHS Board in 2024 and serves on the Development, and Advocacy & Policy committees. When not serving as crew leader on a volunteer vacation, Jacob crunches information as a data scientist. He brings over 10 years of experience in data, analytics, and data science where he has advised\u00a0federal agencies, commercial enterprises\u00a0and non-profits. Jacob earned an MBA from the George\u00a0Washington University, and a BSBA from the University of Nevada, Reno.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Enchantments, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest<\/p>\n

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park<\/p>\n

Cranberry Wilderness North-South Loop Trail, Monongahela National Forest<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n

\n\t\t\tEmmanuel Nolasco\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tAt-Large\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization: <\/strong>National Wildlife Federation<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Colorado Springs, CO<\/p>\n

Emmanuel joined the AHS Board in 2025 and serves on the Marketing & Communications and JEDI committees.<\/p>\n

Born and raised in the Washington DC metro area to a Salvadorean father and Puerto Rican mother, Emmanuel is the first generation of his family to call the US mainland home. Only introduced to hiking following a series of sports-related injuries in his early twenties, Emmanuel quickly fell in love with the beauty, tranquility and healing the trails provided. This newfound love led him to journey across the country to experience America’s most inspiring parks, ultimately culminating in the decision to move out west and shift his career towards conservation.<\/p>\n

Emmanuel is a Marketing Manager for the National Wildlife Federation. In this role he combines his professional experience and passion for the outdoors to inspire audiences of all backgrounds to enjoy and conserve America’s nature. He holds B.S degrees in Marketing and Business Management from George Mason University.<\/p>\n

In his free time, Emmanuel enjoys all forms of outdoor recreation including trail running, paddling and climbing, along with traditional sports of soccer and tennis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Kalalau Trail, Kauai, HI<\/p>\n

Barr Trail, Colorado Springs, CO<\/p>\n

Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Gorham, NH<\/p>\n

Hiking Tip:<\/strong> Rember to enjoy the journey, not just the destination!<\/p>\n

Favorite Trail Snack:<\/strong> Salted Cashews<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"amy\n

\n\t\t\tAmy Widener\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tAt-Large\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:\u00a0<\/strong>Brooks Running<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Seattle, WA<\/p>\n

Amy\u00a0grew up in northwest Montana, where her love of the outdoors was solidified. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and then returned to the mountains of the west in Wyoming where she started her HR career at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. She moved to Seattle, WA to get her MBA from the University of Washington and is now leading the HR Operations team at Brooks Running.\u00a0Amy\u00a0is dedicated to creating a strong organizational culture and roots all of her decisions in the employee experience.<\/p>\n

Amy\u00a0has a passion for the outdoors, instilled by her family. In the summer she spends her time hiking, backpacking, fishing, sailing, running, biking, swimming, and stand up paddling. In the winter, she finds any opportunity to explore ski resorts and backcountry terrain. She is finding the benefits of the marine climate of Seattle to have snow-free (if muddy) trails even in the heart of winter. She loves traveling and adventures all year with her husband and pup, Summit.<\/p>\n

Amy\u00a0joined the AHS Board in 2023 and serves on the Governance and JEDI committees. She is excited to get involved and help others discover the outdoors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Cutthroat Pass, North Cascades, WA<\/p>\n

Anywhere in the Mission Mountains, MT<\/p>\n

Lake Otokomi, Glacier National Park, MT<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"American\n

\n\t\t\tMatt Griffis\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tPast Board Chair\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:<\/strong> The Wyss Foundation<\/p>\n

City:<\/strong> Durango, Colorado<\/p>\n

Matt works in land conservation, managing the Wyss Foundation’s land acquisitions program and its conservation grantmaking in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Through this work, he has helped conserve more than 9 million acres of land on 6 continents. Matt holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.S. in Environmental Policy and Planning from the University of Michigan.<\/p>\n

A California native, Matt grew up hiking in the Sierra Nevada and through the redwood forests of the Coast Ranges. He is an Eagle Scout and has been an active member of the Boy Scouts of America for the past 30 years. After serving as the Western Region Chief of the Order of the Arrow, Matt became involved in trail building and stewardship at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, where he spent 3 summers as a trail crew foreman and trail crew coordinator. He remains involved in the Order of the Arrow’s conservation and sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in Durango, Colorado, where in addition to hiking, he enjoys backpacking, packrafting, trail running, cycling, and skiing. He’s on a mission to visit every National Park Service unit and the highest point in every state.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Engineer Mountain, Colorado<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tDirectors\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"Rochelle\n

\n\t\t\tRochelle Altman\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Member\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:<\/strong> College of Charleston, School of Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Charleston, SC<\/p>\nGrowing up in rural South Carolina, Rochelle discovered the power of green spaces early in life, bringing a perspective that now shapes her research and advocacy efforts focused on mental health, climate change, and outdoor equity. She currently teaches undergraduate public health at the College of Charleston’s School of Health Sciences.\u00a0For Rochelle, trails offer more than scenic views;\u00a0they’re\u00a0where she finds clarity, opportunities to build resilience and connection.\nThrough her teaching, research, and new role on the American Hiking Society’s National Board, she\u00a0hopes to be a part of\u00a0efforts\u00a0to make outdoor spaces more accessible to all communities, believing that access\u00a0to\u00a0nature\u00a0is fundamental to both physical and mental well-being.\u00a0You’ll\u00a0never catch her without\u00a0her\u00a0Gossamer Gear Mariposa backpack and a stash of peanut M&Ms.\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tTour de Mont Blanc\nNorway’s Besseggen Ridge\nThe Rolling Roan Highlands\n\t\t\t\t\"jeff\"\n

\n\t\t\t Jeff Hayward\t<\/h3>\n

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Location:<\/strong> Sioux Falls, SD<\/p>\nJeff Hayward is a 5th generation South Dakotan and Eagle Scout with a lifelong passion for the outdoors. His early experiences in canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing fueled his love for adventure.\n

He is the co-founder and CEO of Dakota Adventure Supply, an outdoor gear brand promoting comradery through shared experiences. Jeff also serves as the Director of Programming at Startup Sioux Falls, where he leads entrepreneurial programs and events, including accelerators, networking, and educational workshops. He oversees the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) network, manages grant programs, and directs the MVP Internship Program, all aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the region’s startup community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Centennial Trail, Black Hills, South Dakota<\/p>\n

Flatiron via Syphon Draw, Apache Junction, AZ<\/p>\n

Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, South Dakota<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Lauren\n

\n\t\t\tLauren Jacobs\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Member\t<\/h4>\n

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Biography<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tOrganization:<\/strong> Federal Government \/ M*BODHI, LLC\nCity:<\/strong> Washington, DC\n

During the traditional workday, Lauren serves as a senior\u00a0 Government ethics attorney.\u00a0 She has also been teaching yoga and fitness classes for years, currently teaching online with YogiApproved<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0through her own side-hustle and passion project,\u00a0www.modernvinyasa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lauren grew up in the Catskills of New York and developed a deep love of outdoor life, starting with daily walks through the woods to get to and from school.\u00a0 Her love for the trails followed her to Washington, DC, where she can often be found taking a break through city life by running the Rock Creek trails on her lunch breaks.<\/p>\n

Lauren lives in the heart of DC with her husband and two kids, who all love hiking just as much as she does.\u00a0 Lauren and her husband fell in love with Sedona, Arizona on a road trip out west and were married there years later, on the Chapel Trail.\u00a0 Now, Lauren and her family return every year to hike their favorite Sedona trails and discover new ones.<\/p>\n

Lauren joined the AHS Board in 2022 and is excited to give back to and help others discover the trails that she has enjoyed for so many years!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tBear Mountain, Sedona\nBell Rock, Sedona\nCathedral Rock, Sedona (My family and I hike all three at least once a year)\n\t\t\t\t\"Felicia\n

\n\t\t\tFelicia Kemp\t<\/h3>\n

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Location:<\/strong> Elk Grove, CA<\/p>\n

Felicia Kemp was raised camping and hiking across the U.S. with her family and discovered backpacking for the first time at Philmont Scout Ranch\u00a0at the age of 13. She’s hiked everywhere her travels take her, from the depths of the Grand Canyon with her younger brother to the turquoise waters of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia with her husband. When she and her husband moved to Northern California they immediately started exploring, fell in love with the diversity of landscapes, started a family, and began sharing their hiking adventures publicly online in 2015. When her middle child was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease, getting on trails as a family became more of a challenge. Aside from the typical balance of full-time jobs not in the outdoors industry and a family of five, she and her husband worked to find ADA-compliant paths to continue sharing the joys of nature with their children.<\/p>\n

Felicia’s goal is to give confidence to would-be and newer hikers to break through barriers and get outside. She advocates for diversity initiatives through both her legal career and in the outdoors and helps to educate others on the principles of Leave No Trace. She hopes that when people see her plus-sized, tall and brown body hiking solo, or wrangling the family on the trail, it inspires others to feel comfortable taking up that same space. She’s written several outdoors-related articles and enjoys creating social media content as Family Trail Time. She is the founder of Take A Hike Tay-Sachs in support of Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation and founded the group Sacramento Women Hikers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMist Trail, Yosemite National Park, California\nLake 22, Granite Falls, WA\nPlitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia\n\t\t\t\t\"Cece-Kirkwood-Headshot-3\"\n

\n\t\t\tCece Kirkwood\t<\/h3>\n

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Current Organization:<\/strong> AllTrails<\/p>\n

Cece Kirkwood is an experienced strategic communications and program manager with a passion for the outdoors and a proven track record of building partnerships, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering community engagement. In her current role, Cece manages AllTrails’ 1% for the Planet impact portfolio for corporate giving and community partnerships, funding projects that protect the trails, protect the planet, and increase access to the outdoors. She also sits on the Board of Directors with American Trails. Her favorite trail snack is a smushed peanut butter sandwich, but she’ll never turn down a Sour Patch Kid or vegan beef jerky if someone offers her some along the trail.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Bee Hive Trail in Acadia National Park<\/p>\n

Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park<\/p>\n

Wall Street and Queens Garden Loop Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park<\/p>\n

Favorite Trail Snack: smushed PB sandwich at the top of the summit<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"bio\n

\n\t\t\tRichard B. Leverett, JD\t<\/h3>\n

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Location:<\/strong> Salt Lake City, UT<\/p>\n

Richard is a lawyer, lobbyist, and consultant based in Salt Lake City. Specializing in corporate community impact and investment, Richard helps founders, social entrepreneurs, and corporations execute projects and initiatives of all sizes across the country.<\/p>\nAfter several trips to the west coast, Richard fell in love with having 360-degree views of
\nmountains in the sky and relocated to Utah in early 2022. Having grown up in Gary, Indiana,
\nboth in the shadows of Chicago and Indiana Dunes National Park, the first trail he grew to love was an old secret (from his parents) abandoned service road that is now part of the Little Calumet River Levee Trail system. He now escapes to the mountains every chance he gets.\n

Previously, Richard worked in government affairs in multiple Midwest and Mountain West states, promoting efforts to close the digital divide through investment in infrastructure and technology education. Richard also served as Chief of Staff to the Mayor in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. His tenure included national recognition for partnerships and innovative work in community and economic development.<\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Richard has served on the boards of community and civic foundations, colleges and scholarship foundations, and community health and financial institutions and is excited to be a part of the American Hiking Society.<\/p>\n

While Richard may occasionally dabble in pastimes like football or pickup basketball, he now spends most of his free time snowboarding, hiking, biking, golfing, and collecting bourbon and cocktail recipes. Richard is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, and has degrees from the University of Chicago Law School and Butler University in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tIndiana Dunes Trail 9-NW Indiana\nEnsign Peak via Hell Canyon-Utah\nLower Bell Canyon Reservoir via Larry’s Trail-Utah\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n

\n\t\t\tMelissa Mills\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Member\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:\u00a0<\/strong>Retired Physician<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Village of Loch Lloyd, MO<\/p>\nMelissa is a lifelong Kansas City resident. Despite being a flatlander, she developed a passion for hiking and backpacking early, as her family spent a month every summer at a primitive cabin near Dillon, Colorado. Starting at the tender age of five, she could be found toddling full speed down the trails after her brothers, refusing to be left behind. Through the years, Melissa has continued her travels and hiking all over the U.S. and to many different countries.\nMelissa’s first calling was to internal medicine primary care, earning her bachelors from Duke University and her M.D at Wake Forest, then completing her residency at University of Kansas. She retired four years ago and now spends her summer living the dream, spending nearly as much time in the outdoors as she does in the “in.” She loves giving back by helping maintain the trails she has used over the years.\nMelissa joined the AHS Board in 2026 and hopes to use her listening and problem solving skills to improve and maintain access to the outdoors for everyone, helping all to experience the healing power of the outdoors.\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Dolomites, Italy\nO Circuit Trek, Patagonia\nGore Creek, Colorado\n

 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"nicole\n

\n\t\t\tNicole Prim\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Member\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization:<\/strong>BCom Solutions<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>Chevy Chase, MD<\/p>\nNicole joined the AHS Board in 2025 and serves on the Development, as well as and Advocacy and Policy committees.\nNicole fell in love with hiking after working in Montana on the border of Glacier National Park, and that love was cemented when she subsequently moved to Washington State. Having the privilege of access to green space is something she cherishes and works to ensure as many Americans as possible can also enjoy.\nNicole is currently the CRO of BCom Solutions, a digital-first marketing firm that supports purpose-driven and impact initiatives, specifically focusing on philanthropy, rural causes, and sustainability. She also serves on the board of the*gameHERS, a women-in-gaming-centered professional development and social connectivity company. She holds a B.S. degree from Columbia University.\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Ptarmigan Ridge, Mt Baker Wilderness<\/p>\n

Panorama Trail, Kodachrome Basin State Park<\/p>\n

The High Divide, Olympic National Park<\/p>\n

Hiking Tip:<\/strong> Never go on a long hike without a salty snack AND a sweet snack!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Aidan\n

\n\t\t\tAidan Smith \t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Member\t<\/h4>\n

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Organization: <\/strong>Backpacker’s Pantry<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Boulder, CO<\/p>\nGrowing up in Boulder, Aidan was introduced to the outdoors from an early age through his family’s business in the outdoor industry. Weekends were spent hiking, fishing, and skiing in the Rockies, instilling a passion for wild places and a deep appreciation for nature’s grounding beauty. During college summers, Aidan dedicated three seasons to outdoor education, working with both an overnight program and a local camp focused on environmental stewardship, earth science, and nature connection for youth who had never been immersed in the outdoors.\nProfessionally, Aidan has five years of marketing experience, including an eCommerce role at Skratch Labs, a Boulder-based sports nutrition company. He now serves as CEO of American Outdoor Products, whose brands include Backpacker’s Pantry and Astronaut Ice Cream. Under his leadership, the company pledges one percent of its revenue to improve outdoor access, conserve wild spaces, and educate the next generation of environmental stewards.\nWhen he’s not in the office, Aidan can often be found exploring the desert or setting out on new adventures. A dedicated trail runner, hiker, and enthusiastic foodie, he has made it his goal to visit all seven continents over the next decade.\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tSanitas Mountain in Boulder, CO\nAnywhere in Moab, UT\nTiger’s Nest Trail, Paro, Bhutan\nHiking tip:<\/strong> Switch your phone to airplane mode and disconnect.\n\t\t\t\t\"unnamed\"\n

\n\t\t\tDaniel J. Yang\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard Member\t<\/h4>\n

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Appenzell Alps in Switzerland<\/p>\n

Brecon Beacons in South Wales<\/p>\n\t

Interested in Joining American Hiking Society’s Board of Directors?<\/h4>\n

If you are passionate about hiking and interested in serving on our board of directors, please see below.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Nomination Form\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind Out More About Current Board Recruitment\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

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\n\t\t\tAmerican Hiking Society Staff\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"Clare\n

\n\t\t\tClare Zlatic Blankemeyer\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tInterim Executive Director\t<\/h4>\n

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Clare joined American Hiking in April 2026.\u00a0 She has 20 years of experience straddling philanthropic grantmaking organizations and nonprofit leadership, with a focus on program scaling, governance, navigating intergenerational wealth, and social impact measurement.<\/p>\n

Clare is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and a graduate of the University of Dayton.\u00a0 Clare serves on numerous nonprofit and grantmaking boards in the Greater Cincinnati region where she resides with her husband.\u00a0 Their consulting company, blankspace, is focused on supporting organizations for good through consultation and interim leadership.<\/p>\n

Clare grew up hiking in the “woods out back;” she now realizes they were two rows of trees, but they provided countless hours of imagination, fort-building, and exposure to the outdoors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Any urban route listed in “Walking the Steps of Cincinnati” by Mary Anna DuSablon as well as stops along the Grand Circle (notably, Goblin Valley)<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\"Tyler-Hiking-cropped\"\n

\n\t\t\tTyler Ray\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tSenior Director for Programs and Advocacy\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\t(he\/him)\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Tyler leads American Hiking’s advocacy efforts before Congress and the federal government and oversees the organization’s volunteer work nationwide. Through this work Tyler leads nationwide advocacy efforts in support of federal funding for our nation’s trails across public lands and has been a leader in efforts to pass outdoor recreation and conservation legislation including the Great American Outdoors Act and the Dingell Act to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.\u00a0 Tyler co-leads the annual Hike the Hill advocacy event that brings over 100 trail leaders to Washington, DC to advocate at the highest levels of government.<\/p>\n

Tyler joined American Hiking in 2018, after nearly seven years with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) where he led federal advocacy efforts on voting rights, disability rights, and humane border enforcement. He earned his Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Public Policy from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He obtained a B.A. degree in Social Science from San Diego State University.<\/p>\n

As a native Californian, Tyler began hiking in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s and the Stanislaus National Forest. He’s been fortunate to experience trails across the country, with favorites including the Hanakapiai Trail in Kauai, the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail, and state park and national forest trails throughout his adoptive home in Virginia.<\/p>\n

When not hiking the hill advocating on behalf of AHS members, Tyler spends time with his husband and their dog, Kona, looking for their next outdoor adventure.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Hanakapiai Trail, Kauai, HI<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Josh\n

\n\t\t\tJosh Bruegger\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tHead of Finance and Administration\t<\/h4>\n

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Josh joined American Hiking Society in 2019, bringing over two decades of experience in corporate and nonprofit tax and accounting roles. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, along with an MBA.<\/p>\n

Josh is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He volunteers with a nonprofit that provides character development, job readiness, and entrepreneurship tools to incarcerated individuals and those with criminal histories. He has facilitated financial literacy classes in correctional facilities and mentors individuals outside of prison, helping them achieve their financial and business goals. Additionally, Josh is a dedicated animal lover and volunteers on the animal rescue team of two national organizations, working to save animals in need.<\/p>\n

Outside of his professional and volunteer work, Josh enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, caving, and canyoning, and spending quality time with his favorite hiking buddy – his dog, Sebastian.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Lost Mine Trail In Big Bend National Park (TX) and\u00a0Ojstrica in Bled, Slovenia<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Ellie\n

\n\t\t\tEllie Place\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tPrograms Manager\t<\/h4>\n

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Ellie joined American Hiking in 2021 with over ten years of combined experience coordinating international volunteer programs, leading volunteer vacations, and serving as a volunteer for environmental conservation organizations herself. Ellie’s career has been dedicated to connecting diverse communities to the outdoors in a way that fosters a deep respect and active stewardship of natural environments. Ellie holds a dual undergraduate degree from Brown University in Geological Sciences and Hispanic Studies and a Master of Tourism Management from Colorado State University with a focus on strategic management of natural resources, public land use policy, and outdoor recreation practices that connect people to the natural world in a positive, sustainable way.<\/p>\n

Ellie grew up in the foothills of the Central Cascades in Washington State, which is where she currently resides, although she has also lived in Rhode Island and the Florida Keys. Outside of work, you can find Ellie hiking, trail running, or skiing with her dog throughout Washington State (and often in the rain). Her love of the mountains is only rivaled by her love of the ocean. If not hiking, she is probably SCUBA diving and looking for her favorite animal, the sea slug.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Enchantments thru-hike in the Central Cascades
\nThe Ozette Loop in Olympic National Park
\nCable Line Trail on Tiger Mountain\n\t\t\t\t\"kristin_oliver\"\n

\n\t\t\tKristin Oliver\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tDirector of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships\t<\/h4>\n

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Kristin joined American Hiking in 2024. She has over a decade of experience in nonprofit development, partnerships and mission resiliency, and has worked with organizations across the country that are making a tangible impact in the arenas of conservation, education and the arts.<\/p>\n

Operating on the belief that common ground can always be found, Kristin enjoys building collaborative, mutually-beneficial relationships that lift up all involved.<\/p>\n

When she’s not connecting with people passionate about the great outdoors, you’ll likely find her nerding out over the past at historical sites, societies, museums and library archives. She recently traded New York City for Wyoming where she is looking forward to exploring the region’s many stunning trails and outposts.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Favorite Hikes<\/h5><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tCordillera de los Frailes, Bolivia
\nRota Vicentina, Portugal
\nFort Tryon + Inwood Hill, New York City\n\t\t\t\t\"Morgan\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n

\n\t\t\tMorgan Ellis\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tNational Trails Day Coordinator\t<\/h4>\n

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Morgan joined American Hiking Society in 2026, bringing with her a decade of experience in various positions within the residential camping industry. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public, Nonprofit, and Community Recreation, with a specialization in Parks and Recreation, from Indiana University. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.<\/p>\n

Raised in the hills of Southern Indiana, Morgan’s outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing, and attending summer camp significantly influenced her identity. She is passionate about making outdoor spaces accessible to everyone and is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for people to connect with nature, particularly through coordinating American Hiking’s signature annual event, National Trails Day\u00ae.<\/p>\n

In her personal life, Morgan enjoys working out at her local CrossFit gym in Indianapolis where she resides with her husband and their one-year-old son.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Coastal Walk, Noosa National Park, Australia<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

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\n\t\t\tJobs & Internships\t<\/h2>\n\t

At American Hiking, we envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities. We will achieve this vision by empowering all communities to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience; advocating for the protection and expansion of hiking spaces; fostering trail stewardship; and collaborating with partners whose strengths are complementary. We provide an exciting, creative, and professional yet relaxed nonprofit atmosphere with a strong outdoor and conservation ethic.<\/p>\n

Interested in joining our dynamic team? Any jobs that may be available are listed below.<\/p>\n\t

AHS Staff Opportunities<\/h4>\n

Executive Director Position Profile<\/a> (posted 6\/3\/2026)<\/p>\n

Apply Now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Submission Note: the official applicant submission portal for the position of Executive Director at the American Hiking Society (AHS) is built on Google Workspace.\u00a0 The Google Workspace platform automatically records the name, email, and photo associated with your Google account for file uploads. This metadata, collected by default by the platform, is strictly a technical requirement of the platform. The American Hiking Society and its search representatives will not access, view, or utilize this Google account information during the selection or review process; it is solely used for administrative purposes.<\/em><\/p>\n\t

AHS Board Opportunities<\/h4>\n

The 2027 Recruitment Cycle is open.\u00a0 From time-to-time, and you can always join a Committee.\u00a0 See more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\t

JEDI Education Opportunities<\/h4>\n

Interested in facilitating an education session on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the AHS Board and Staff?\u00a0 Download the application form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t

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