Líderes Summit
Hispanic, Latino/a/e/x leaders cultivating connections and building community through a restorative and skill-building experience
El Encuentro de Líderes Aventureros invitó a líderes y miembros de Latinos Aventuras en las Carolinas al Centro de Aprendizaje Científico de las Tierras Altas Apalaches en Purchase Knob, en el Parque Nacional Great Smoky Mountains. Del 2 al 4 de septiembre de 2023, el encuentro exploró la estrategia organizativas, brindará conexiones, habilidades de liderazgo y capacitación en Primeros Auxilios en áreas silvestres y RCP, así como capacitación en conservación, incluyendo construcción y mantenimiento de senderos. En poco más de un año, Latinos Aventuras (LA) ha creció hasta contar con más de 1000 personas interesadas en conectarse a través de excursiones y eventos al aire libre. Liderando más de 90 eventos en su primer año, esta comunidad ama aventurarse al aire libre y tiene la visión de incluir, crear, explorar e informar a todas las culturas.
The Líderes Aventureros Summit invited leaders and members of Latinos Aventuras en las Carolinas to the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On September 2-4, 2023, the Summit explored organizational strategy, provide connections, leadership skills, and Wilderness First Aid training, as well as stewardship training including trail construction and maintenance. In just over a year, Latinos Aventureros (LA) grew to a membership of over 1000 people interested in connecting through hikes and events in the outdoors. Leading over 90 events in its first year, this community loves to venture outdoors, and has a vision to include, create, explore and inform all cultures.
CONNECTION
Encuentro de Líderes Aventureros amplió capacidad y comodidad de los líderes voluntarios para liderar excursiones y actividades de conservación.
Outdoor Leadership
Building capacity for Hispanic & Latino/e/x Leaders
Celebrating and supporting our lands and stewardship
3 Days of Adventure & Skill Development
Sept 2
Volunteers diligently monitor salamander populations, ensuring the conservation of these elusive creatures and their delicate ecosystems
Sept 3
Finding solace and enlightenment amidst deep conversation and profound learning in the comfort of a hammock
Sept 4
The matriarchy facilitated our exploration of indigenous connections and historical traumas, guiding us towards healing through deeper understanding and empathy
SPEAKERS
Abel Gonzalez
Spoke about:
Preserving his indigenous Hñahñu culture and original language from the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, with the organization Ma Hñäkihu
Spoke about:
Indigenous Place-Based History
Alexandra Garcia
Spoke about:
Outdoor Leadership, Inclusivity in the Outdoors, Leave No Trace
Natrieifia Miller
Education Technician
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Spoke about:
Smokies Biodiversity & Community Science
Dr. Sarah Nuñez
Aflorar Herb Collective
Connect to your senses and inner wisdom, rejuvenate, ground, and feel the love through medicinal herbal teas and contemplative space.
Spoke about:
Herbal teas and how they can be used to support your healing, growth, and identity journeys.
Kimberly Smith
Southern Appalachian Community Conservation Specialist
The Wilderness Society
Spoke about:
Indigenous Place-Based History
FACILITATORS & INSTRUCTORS
Catalina (Cata) Noreña
DEI and Community at
FIND Outdoors.
Leader of Club de Exploradores.
Outdoor enthusiast and educator.
Spoke about:
Grounding, reflecting on our roots and connecting to nature
Greg Ritson, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Technical Trails Specialist
ADVENTURE + SKILLS
Sydney Conrad:
Wilderness First Aid Instructor
Sydney has worked in the outdoor industry for nearly a decade. Most recently Sydney worked ran an Adventure Therapy program and has been on ski patrol at Cataloochee since 2019. She loves to play outdoors and has a passion for empowering others to do so too.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Actualmente estamos buscando patrocinios y asegurando fondos de subvenciones para mantener esta oportunidad gratuita para los participantes. ¿Interesado en el patrocinio? Contacta a julie.judkins@just-trails.org.
