We’re proud to call over 200+ professionals in the outdoor industry alumni of The Futurist Project Leadership Academy.

Pay it forward to the next Cohort

Calling all Alumni: we invite you to pay-it-forward to the new class of Leadership Academy.

We have organized a Skip Yowell Alumni Scholarship Fund to help someone in the upcoming class afford tuition.

As a graduate, you know this program is life changing. Help someone attend by donating now toward the Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Global network, individual impact

Since 2018, over 200 outdoor industry professionals have participated in the Futurist Project’s Leadership Academy. Including employees from these industry brands:

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Meet our Alumni Board Members

These outstanding individuals are part of a strategic network. They’re here to support each other in making the outdoor industry (and beyond) a better and more inclusive place to work.

  • Katie Johnson

    Board Chair - Class 6 - Osprey Packs

  • Maggie Perrault

    Communications Lead - Class 6 - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

  • June Shen-Epstein

    Operations Lead - Class 5 - Burton Snowboards

  • Zack Shultz

    Programming Lead - Class 7 - Backbone Media

  • Alicia Ranney

    Regional Rep (Bay Area) - Class 7 - Clif Bar

Are you passionate about shaping the future?

Nominate someone you believe would be a great fit for the Leadership Academy. The Futurist Project is also looking for mentors, speakers, and sponsors to join our dynamic and forward-thinking community. As a platform dedicated to driving innovation and fostering growth, we believe that collaboration is the key to success.