Authors & Presenters



posted Aug 1, 2019

Michelle O'Connor

Michelle O’Connor oversees Trails Planning for the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Planning & Development Agency. She has more than 13 years of public sector experience with a focus on park planning and project management. M...


posted Mar 4, 2020

Mikaela Randolph

Innovative, Passionate, Change Maker are just a few words to describe Mikaela Randolph. With over 15 years of experience working internationally, nationally, and locally on a variety of public policy issues and strategic communications campaigns. Mik...


posted Nov 15, 2018

Mike Buckley

Mike “Bloody Feet” Buckley, Colonel (Ret), U.S. Army. A veteran of thirty-two years of active duty, six deployments and three combat tours; COL Buckley’s experience includes time as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Battalion Commander in Afghanis...


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 Jan 26, 2018

Mike Dour

Mike Dour is the Alternative Transportation Manager in the Roseville Public Works Department, and is responsible for overseeing the City of Roseville Active Transportation Program and Roseville Transit bus system. Mike has been with Roseville for 20 ...


posted Jan 24, 2019

Mike Giapponi


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 Jan 22, 2021

Mike Hill

Mike Hill's career has been devoted to engaging diverse communities through design and construction, education, environmental stewardship and sustainable development. Notable projects include a conceptual scope of work and schematic design report for...


posted Jun 22, 2023

Mike Linnane

Mike holds an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has led 130 Software Projects with 100 different customers over the last 23 years. Acquainted with many different sectors and industries, Mike’s specialisms include the areas of System Archit...


posted Feb 16, 2018

Mike Passo

Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive Director of the Professional Trailbuilders Association and the owner and operator of a sea kayak outfitter called Elakah Expeditions. Mike has led groups o...