Rachel Franchina spent 20 years working for the U.S. Forest Service as a recreation program manager and planner. She also served on the board of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals for nine years and also serves as SORP's Executive Director. Rachel is a connector of people and ideas and uses her knowledge of land management, recreation planning, and facilitation to develop sustainable recreation strategies that connect people to the outdoors and protect natural and cultural resources.

Rachel is also a highly skilled facilitator trained in Appreciative Inquiry and Technology of Participation.  She has facilitated dozens of meetings and workshops, both virtual and in person. She thrives on helping groups effectively identify and achieve their goals for productive meetings. 

Most importantly, Rachel loves spending time with her family outdoors!

Publications and Resources:

• Interagency Visitor Use Management Council 

  • Contributor: Visitor Use Management Framework, Visitor Capacity Guidebook, and Desired Conditions Guidebook 

• Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 

  • Co-author: Bold Moves for Visitor Use Management: Public Health, Public Engagement, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Igniting the Science of Outdoor Recreation

  • Contributor

• Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

  • Executive Director