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I started Cycle Forward in 2013 to support trail communities in better connecting to their trails and outdoor recreation audiences. In 2014, I added nature-based coaching to my services and use my coaching skills to lead nature-based retreats and workshops and to facilitate discussions on trails and tourism. I work throughout the U.S. and Canada helping communities to foster a trail culture and access the outdoor economy. Services include trail town consulting, marketing places, keynotes, retreats, and workshops.

Directed spring semester after-school programming in the organization’s Pittsburgh office, supporting 120 college student mentors volunteering at 18 locations. -Planned Pittsburgh Strong Awards, a first-time ticketed event that attracted over 250 attendees and 28 corporate sponsorships-Planned Jump into Spring event, a celebration attended by over 200 girls and their mentors-Conducted mentoring trainings, observed and critiqued mentoring sessions, and worked with university chapters on strategic planning

Managed this two-state initiative to maximize the economic potential of the Great Allegheny Passage trail. Coordinated communication and projects between municipalities, merchants, trail advocates, and regional partners.-Managed $230,000 “connections” program that included projects such as trailhead improvements, way-finding and informational signs, public art, business signs, and bike racks-Managed an economic impact study and annual trail use analysis to quantify the trail’s impact-Secured federal, state and foundation grants ranging from $2,500 to $250,000-Developed the “Trail Town” brand and produced town brochures, electronic newsletters, and program website: www.trailtowns.org-Presented on the economic impact of trails at various state and national conferences and coordinated a “best practices” visit by a delegation from Canada’s Maritime Provinces -Supervised a program coordinator and two satellite staff and provided direction to a five-person Student Conservation Association team.

Produced special events, marketing materials, and annual reports to market Pittsburgh’s South Side. -Conceived and implemented successful South Side Soup Contest, now in its ninth year-Planned and implemented five Historic South Side Home Tour events. Raised over $25,000 in one-year sponsorships and ticket sales and secured average of five feature stories annually.-Initiated Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours collaborative. Secured $75,000 in PA Tourism grants to cross-market seven neighborhoods.