From Minnesota, Mia lives in the Heber Valley, where she serves as Executive Director of the Wasatch Trails Foundation and is passionate about mountain biking, snowboarding, and outdoor adventure.

Randy is the founder and director of the Duck Creek Village Legacy Project, dedicated to improving and restoring trails in Southern Utah.

Chris Newton is a Destination Strategist at Herrmann Global and a certified Forest Bathing guide. He leads immersive nature experiences that help people connect with the outdoors for wellness and stress relief.

Jen Bowman is the Marketing Manager for Wasatch County Parks & Recreation and a Heber Valley resident who is passionate about connecting people through recreation and community events.

Tracy Meier is the Chief Program & Education Officer at the National Ability Center with more than 24 years of experience in adaptive recreation. She is a leader in adaptive sports, inclusion, and recreation programming.

Ty Hunter is the Boating Program Manager for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, overseeing boating safety, education, and access programs throughout Utah.

Jason is the Executive Director of the Utah High School Cycling League and a lifelong outdoorsman dedicated to growing youth mountain biking and outdoor recreation.

Karen Locke is the Southern Utah Adventure Program Manager at the National Ability Center and a former rafting guide who turned her passion for the outdoors into a lifelong career.

Dr. Clara-Jane Blye is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah whose research focuses on sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation.

Maria Twitchell is the Executive Director of Visit Cedar City–Brian Head Visitors Bureau and a longtime leader in Utah tourism and outdoor recreation.

Robert Herber is an airline pilot, mountain bike racer, and owner of the Big Mountain Enduro and Youth Enduro Series.

Mac is a Cedar City native and SUU graduate who loves southern Utah’s outdoor recreation. He owns a local contracting business and serves as president of Iron Trailcraft, helping build and maintain Iron County’s mountain bike trails.

Julia Geisler leads the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance, advancing sustainable climbing access and stewardship across the Wasatch.

Josh is a lifelong Iron County resident and Southern Utah University graduate who connects students with hands-on learning and careers in public land management and conservation through the Outdoor Pathways program.

Dave is the Travel and Transportation Lead for the Bureau of Land Management's Utah State Office, supporting travel management and motorized recreation across Utah. He has over 20 years of experience in outdoor recreation planning and public lands management.

Ashley Brown is the Every Kid Outdoors Program Specialist for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, where she helps connect Utah's youth with nature through outdoor experiences, education, and stewardship.

Dr. Kelly Goonan is the Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences and an Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation at Southern Utah University.

Jesse J. Jones, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Utah State University and coordinator of the Outdoor Adventure Leadership program. His work focuses on outdoor recreation, nature therapy, and fostering connection through meaningful outdoor experiences.

Kristi Sharp is the Health Promotions Program Manager at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, with over a decade of experience in public health and a passion for helping Utahns live healthier, more active lives.

Andrea Schmutz is a USU Extension Family and Consumer Science and 4-H Youth Development Assistant Professor specializing in youth development, healthy living, sustainability, and STEM education.

Deirdre Miller is the Education Program Manager for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, leading statewide boating and OHV education initiatives.