We All Thrive Outside
The Outdoor Foundation is dedicated to getting people outside for their health, the health of communities and the health of the outdoor industry. Through community investment and groundbreaking research, we work with partners across the country to address equity barriers and help make the outdoors accessible for all.
2022 OUTDOOR PARTICIPATIoN TRENDS REPORT
New research from the Outdoor Foundation reveals record participation rates and long-term challenges.
2021 Outdoor Foundation Annual REPORT
The Thrive Outside network reached 14,849 youths in eight communities nationwide throughout 2021. Read more about the tremendous progress made last year.
THE NEW OUTDOOR PARTICIPANT (COVID AND BEYOND)
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans turned to the outdoors, some for the first time and others for the first time in many years.
THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE
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When: Tuesday, June 22 Speakers: Stephanie Maez, Outdoor Foundation Melanie Borger, RIVERSPORT OKC and Thrive Outside Oklahoma City In 2020 the world
Moderator: Stephanie Maez, Outdoor Foundation Presenters: Lesford Duncan, Outdoor Outreach; Deb Haaland, Secretary-Designate of Interior; Mike Knopp, RIVERSPORT Foundation; Axie Navas, New Mexico Office of
Q&A: Courtney Baltiyskyy, Policy Analyst for the YMCA of San Diego County Courtney Baltiyskyy, a policy analyst for the YMCA of San
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Board of directors

Jen Mull Neuhaus
Chairperson
Former CEO, Backwoods

Jennifer Boldry
Director
Applied Innovation Leader, NAXION

Danica Carey
Director
Director of Marketing Operations, Seirus Innovative Accessories

Amy Dominguez-Arms
Vice Chair
Philanthropic and
Nonprofit Consultant

Lesford Duncan
Director
CEO, Greening Youth Foundation

Hilary Hartley
Director
President, Thule Group

Bill Neff
Director
Vice President of Marketing – EMEA, YETI

Joe Pellegrini
Director
Managing Director,
R.W. Baird & Co

Ray Rivera
Secretary & Treasurer
Partner and Co-founder,
KRS Strategy Group
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