Authors & Presenters



posted Apr 9, 2024

James Freeman

James Freeman is a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech and Principal Consultant at Trailhead Consultants, LLC. in Arlington, Virginia. James has 20 years experience conducting research to support federal and non-profit land management organizations in the...


posted Apr 8, 2024

Clint Sparks

Clint Sparks is a Municipal and Commercial Parking Specialist with T2 Systems. With over 20 years' experience in parking operations and project management, he brings a wealth of experience in the strategic planning and deployment of parking strategie...


posted Mar 22, 2024

Courtney Lyons-Garcia

Courtney Lyons-Garcia joined the Partnership for the National Trails System in October 2023. In addition to administrative leadership, she is responsible for fundraising, advocacy, marketing and public relations for the organization, as well as board...


posted Mar 19, 2024

Sam (Marlo) Bragg

Sam is the seventh generation of a large, vibrant Deaf family in Maine's Great Woods. After obtaining a Master's degree in Outdoor Leadership from Saybrook University and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Sam joined CorpsTHAT's team with the...


posted Mar 4, 2024

Ku Stevens

American Trails and PTBA are excited to announce Ku Stevens as one of our keynote speakers for the International Trails Summit. Ku is a Reno local Citizen of the Year and organizer of the Frank Quinn Remembrance Run every summer. Frank Quinn was Ku’s...


posted Feb 26, 2024

Valery Serrano-Lopez

Valery Serrano-Lopez is a first-generation Colombian immigrant, who moved to the states with her family when she was younger. She is currently the Partnership Liaison Specialist for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, working for the Rocky ...


posted Feb 14, 2024

Suzanne Matyas

Suzanne Matyas grew up playing and running around the trails, parks, and playgrounds of Northern Virginia. Her love of being outdoors never lessened and was happily directed toward studying Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virgin...


posted Feb 14, 2024

Brandi Horton

Brandi Horton serves as Rails to Trails Conservancy's Vice President of Communications. She has dedicated her career to communications for social change and is passionate about creating communities that promote health and well-being. She partners wit...


posted Feb 6, 2024

Mike Bullington

Mike Bullington is the Web Developer and Content Manager for American Trails and has been with the organization since 2005. He develops and maintains the American Trails website, the TrailSkills Project website, and the National Recreation Trail data...


posted Feb 2, 2024

Pitt Grewe

Pitt has been working in the outdoor industry for 20 years. From resort operations to public service, he has always focused on helping people get outside and find a connection with our public lands. In this role, he is helping land managers reach All...