Authors & Presenters



posted Jun 5, 2019

Robin Dropkin

Robin Dropkin is Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), a statewide non-profit organization that works to expand, protect and promote a network of parks, trails and open spaces throughout the state. Among PTNY’s major programs are ...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Mona Caron

Mona Caron is a Program Manager for Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. She is responsible for the Water Trail and promoting the recreational opportunities along 500 miles of the corridor. She is the project manager of the newly published NYS C...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Beth Campochiaro

Beth Campochiaro is the Trails and Community Outreach Director for the Hudson River Valley Greenway and National Heritage Area. Prior to working on the trails, Beth was the Scenic Byways Coordinator for the Greenway. Beth has been with the Greenway s...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Andy Beers

Andy Beers was appointed Director of the Empire State Trail (EST) program in May, 2017. He is an employee of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, responsible for overseeing the statewide EST initiative. He served as the Executive Deputy Commissioner of ...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Karl Beard

Karl Beard, pioneering Trail Planner of the National Park Service Rivers & Trails Conservation Assistance Program. Karl has played an instrumental role in the development of numerous trails of local, regional, national, and international signific...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Niles Barnes

Niles Barnes leads the East Coast Greenway team of 6 regional Greenway coordinators, implements strategies for Greenway advocacy and public policy initiatives, and contributes to organizational operations, program delivery, finance, and technology. ...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Jed Talbot

Jed Talbot is the President of the Professional TrailBuilders Association, as well as the owner of OBP Trailworks, LLC (OBP), a Maine based company that designs, builds, and consults on all types of pedestrian and motorized trails. Hallmarks of OBP i...


posted Jun 5, 2019

Mike Halferty

Mike Halferty is a Natural Environment Specialist with the City of Toronto's Urban Forestry Branch. His work involves planning and implementing natural environment trail projects in Toronto's extensive ravine system, with a strong focus on community ...


posted Jun 4, 2019

Thomas Dunne

Thomas Dunne, President & CEO of OnCell. As a long-time entrepreneur, avid traveler, and father of six, Thomas has a passion for culture, storytelling, and discovery. He is the founder of OnCell and has served as President & CEO since its inc...


posted Jun 4, 2019

Jeremy Wimpey, Ph.D.

Jeremy Wimpey, PhD. is one of the country’s leading recreation ecology practitioners. His applied field investigations help public lands managers understand the phenomena and mechanisms associated with visitor-use-related-impacts to wildlife, water, ...