The Speakers

Mardi Fuller

Mardi Fuller is an outdoor enthusiast who is committed to personal and corporate Black liberation and believes deeply in nature's healing power. In January 2021, she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s high peaks in winter. Mardi lives in Boston where she works as a nonprofit communications director and volunteers with the local Outdoor Afro network. Her writing and accomplishments have appeared in Outside Magazine, the BBC, PBS, NPR and more.

Dr. KangJae "Jerry" Lee

Dr. KangJae "Jerry" Lee is a leading researcher in social justice, diversity, racial discrimination, subjective well-being, and interracial interaction in the context of parks, recreation, tourism, and sport. His research and teaching have been recognized by 2020 Best Research Paper Award from The Academy of Leisure Sciences, the Golden Apple Award in Excellent Teaching and Mentorship at the University of Missouri, the U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship, Diversity Scholarship from National Recreation and Park Association, and Korean American Scholarship Foundation.

Brittany Leavitt

Brittany works hard to ensure that all voices are heard and accurately represented and has done so both as an athlete and as an organizer behind the scenes. For the last eight years, Brittany has led and taught others how to enjoy the outdoors safely while also clearing pathways for the PGM (People of Global Majority) in the community—working with organizations such as Outdoor Afro, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and REI.

Rich Holschuh

Rich is an educator and advocate for Indigenous People and Place, centered within Wantastegok/Brattleboro and an Elnu Abenaki THPO and spokesperson.

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