John, 

 

I’m reaching out today with exciting news. Trust for Public Land (TPL) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser will be our next President and Chief Executive Officer. She will join TPL on October 1, 2024.

 

Ronda Lee Chapman, Associate Vice President and host of TPL’s People. Nature. Big Ideas. podcast, sat down with Dr. Hauser to learn more about why she believes TPL is uniquely positioned to elevate and expand the transformative power of the outdoors.

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Dr. Hauser most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Mountain College. Her wealth of experience in public policy, philanthropy, higher education, the outdoor industry, and community engagement makes her an ideal leader to steer TPL's mission of connecting everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. Jeff Danter, TPL’s Chief Program Officer, said it best when he told me: “Carrie understands the profound impact that access to nature can have on individuals and communities, and her leadership will help us bring these benefits to even more people across the country.”

 

As TPL amplifies efforts to expand outdoor access through our equity, health, climate, and community commitments, Carrie’s leadership will be critical in advancing our key initiatives.

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We are thrilled to welcome Carrie as our next President and CEO. Her passion for the outdoors, commitment to equitable access to nature, and extensive community leadership experience will propel TPL’s mission and our team forward.

 

Sincerely,

Lucas St. Clair

Chair, Board of Trustees

Trust for Public Land