Now Presenting The 2016 Outdoor Afro Leadership Team!
Now Presenting The 2016 Outdoor Afro Leadership Team!
Sixty Leaders Will Create Relevant Outdoor Experiences in 26 States.
For the fifth year in a row, Outdoor Afro has recruited and selected enthusiastic volunteers from around the country to inspire black connections and leadership in nature. We are proud to be expanding to new cities including Boston, Denver, Miami, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, and Anchorage, AK
In April 2016, the Leadership Team will gather in Yosemite National Park to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soliders’ stewardship of the park.
Utilizing an experiential learning model, the team will learn skills vital to Outdoor Afro’s national movement to increase Black engagement with nature. Workshops, including “Creating Community in the Outdoors” “African American Legacy of Stewardship and Conservation” and “Learning and Presenting on the Black History of Your Local Green Spaces,” will be lead by senior Outdoor Afro leaders as well as African American park service staff.
Outdoor Afro is deeply grateful to our sponsors including REI, KEEN Footwear, Klean Kanteen, Sierra Club, and National Wildlife Federation – California.
Alaska
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| Kendra Johnson Anchorage, AK Winter and Summer Hiker, Canoer, Gardener |
Arizona
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| Angela Fears Phoenix, Az Yogi, Nature Photographer |
California
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| Vicki Allen Los Angeles, CA Swimmer, Mountain Lover |
Ivan Guillory Los Angeles, CA Hiker, Nutritionist, Cyclist |
Julius Hampton Oakland, CA Biker, Teacher, Yogi |
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| Zoë Polk San Francisco, CA Waterfall Enthusiast, Backpacker |
Monifa Porter Oakland, CA Forest Fan, Trail Runner |
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| Jole Simmons San Francisco, CA Hiker, Father, Nature Photographer |
Cliff Sorrell Hercules, CA Orienteerist, Family Hiker |
Nina Thiebert Oakland, CA Yogi, Biker, Musician |
Colorado
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| Kriste Peoples Denver, CO Hiker, Runner, Sunshine Enthusiast |
Roz Silva Boulder, CO Backerpacker, Hiker, Wilderness Therapist |
Connecticut
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| Absalom Massie New Haven, CT Hiker, Youth Motivator |
Florida
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| James Little Jacksonville, FL Scuba Diver, Kayaker, Sailor |
Ta-Shana Taylor Miami, FL Hiker, Geologist |
Hillary Van Dyke North Reddington Beach, FL Trail Runner |
Georgia
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| Tamara Johnson Athens, GA Ecologist, Campfire songstress |
Stefan Moss Marietta, GA Hiker, Fruit Forager, Environmental Scientist |
Tammy Shakur Atlanta, GA Dog lover, Trail Runner |
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| Wandi Steward Columbus, GA Swimmer, Kayaker, Mountain Biker |
Illinois
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| Valerie Morrow Oak Park, IL Canoer, Cross Country Skier, Hiker |
Chris Robinson Chicago, IL Hiker, Hammock Camper |
Viva Yeboah Chicago, IL Environmental Steward, Hiker, Bicylcist |
Indiana
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| Yolanda Crocker Bradley Gary, IN Beach Hiker, Yogi, Foodie |
Kentucky
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| Stevon Edwards Louisville, KY Zipliner, Adventure Traveler |
Alicia Hurle Louisville, KY Bicyclist, Hiker, Backpacker |
Maryland
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| Brittany Leavitt Baltimore, MD Climber, Backpacker, Nature Photographer, Yogi |
Melody Mckinley Baltimore, MD Fisherwoman, Sailor, Kite Flyer |
Massachusetts
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| Chaya Harris Boston, MA Camper, World Traveler |
Minnesota
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| Alora Jones Minneapolis, MN Camper, Local Park Explorer |
Greg Shuck St. Paul, MN Downhill Skier, Hiker |
Missouri
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| Mario Charles St. Louis, MO H iker, Musician, Camper |
Shakealia Finley Columbia, MO Camping Enthusiast |
Lekisha Hamilton St. Louis, MO Hiker, Cycler |
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| Duane Williams St. Louis, MO Camper, Percussionist |
Nevada
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| Toyya Mahoney Las Vegas, NV Hiker, Explorer, Kayaker |
New Jersey
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| Deb Smith Newark, NJ Nature Walker, Meditator, Stand Up Paddleboader |
Kelly Thomas Newark, NJ Musician, Camper |
New York
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| Katina Grays New York, NY Hiker, World Traveler |
Allison Guess New York, NY Stargazer, Storyteller, Geographer |
North Carolina
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| Beky Branagan Cary, NC Camper, Trail Runner, Quilter |
Christopher Clarke Durham, NC Fisherman, Hiker |
Ohio
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| Kimberly Smith-Woodford Cleveland, OH Nature Lover, Hiker |
Oregon
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| Pamela Slaughter Portland, OR Birder, Gardener, Community Organizer |
Pennsylvania
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| David McCullough Ardmore, PA Hiker, Science Educator |
South Carolina
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| Adrienne Troy Frazier Charleston, SC Kayaker, Nature Educator, Community Organizer |
Porchia Moore Columbia, SC Camper, Beach Comber, Cyclist, Poet |
Yanira Castro Fort Mill, SC Hiker, Ocean Lover, Foodie |
Tennessee
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| Lotez Thompson Nashville, TN Hiker, Yogi, Swimmer |
Texas
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| Tiara Chapman Dallas, TX Camper, Nature Educator |
Olatunde Gbolahan Austin, TX Backpacker, Fisherman, Beach Camper |
Starla Simmons Austin, TX Swimmer, Forest Lover, Gardener |
Virginia
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| Akisha Mackritis Woodbridge, VAHiker, Beach Explorer, Yogi |
Leah Young Fairfax, VAHiker, Photographer, Camper |
Washington
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| Alicia Highland Seattle, WA Hiker, Swimmer, Environmental Scientist |
Karmiah Knowles Snowboarder, Hiker, Runner Des Moines, WA |
Matt Reese Seattle, WA Snowboarder, Father, Nature Enthusiast |
Washington D.C.
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| Raymond Smith Washington, DC Backpacker, Snowboarder, Kayaker |
Charles Taylor Washington, DC Snowboarder, Hiker, Fitness Motivator |
Autumn Saxton Ross Washington, DC Local Park enthusiast, |
Wisconsin
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| Cheryl Mitchell Milwaukee, WI Hiker, Fisherwoman |
Nola Walker Madison, WI Tree Hugger, Hiker, Meditator |