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Carrie Hill

Carrie Hill is a hands-on creative dedicated to transforming how people engage with design and color, with a particular focus on the outdoor industry. Known

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Lesford Duncan

Lesford Duncan, MPH, Executive Director of the Outdoor Foundation, is a collaborative leader in outdoor equity and youth development who has leveraged philanthropy, public leadership,

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Matt Powell

Matt Powell is a seasoned industry veteran with over 50 years in retail and 30+ years specializing in Sporting Goods and Athletic Footwear, widely regarded

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Troy Sicotte

Troy Sicotte grew up in Portland, OR to become someone who lives as a musician, aspiring foodie, automotive fanatic, outdoor enthusiast, and brand builder.  Growing

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Abigail Hollie

Abigail Hollie (Sharpless) is guided by her faith and a deep commitment to service and community, which fuels her passion for building unity and belonging

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Julie Brown

Julie Brown is the Sr. Director of Engagement and Impact at the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). In this role, Julie oversees how OIA works with

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Michael Anderson

Mike is a Pacific Northwest–based brand and creative marketer with 20+ years in the outdoor and men’s lifestyle world. His work lives at the intersection

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Lusire Boyd Sr.

Lusire Boyd Sr. currently serves as a Vice Captain for the Black Men Run chapter in Detroit, Michigan as well as the Co-Creator and Co-Host

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Rick Crawford

Rick Crawford is a sustainability consultant, business strategist, and the founder of Emerger Strategies, where he helps fishing and outdoor brands make sustainability simple, credible,

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Leslie Leonard

Leslie has worked as Outdoor Equipped’s Business Development Coordinator for over two years. Prior to this, Leslie worked as part of Outdoor Equipped’s dedicated research

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North Bennett

I am a PR professional who specializes in working with outdoor brands focused on sustainabilty, design, and urban style. For this panel, I’m working in

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