RPL Ambassadors

I'm a Ventura County-born artist, writer, and runner who currently leads San Diego Ultra Runners, directs Black Mountain Trail Races, and creates films with my film company One Apparatus.

I'm a North County San Diego resident who enjoys running, surfing, and raising our three girls with my wife, Amy. As an ambassador for Runners for Public Lands, I work to empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for everyone while working alongside our community running groups.

I’m passionate about long-distance trail running and outdoor adventures! I’m excited to take part in the RPL trail work program, combining my love for running with trail work and conservation efforts.

SoCal mom and wife who found running in 2020 after the birth of my 2nd child. Running has helped me stay mentally and physically fit. I grew up hiking and backpacking so I am very passionate about protecting the lands I adventure in. I've been running with RPL for a few years and helping out as an ambassador leading runs and tabling for almost a year.

Originally from Reno, Nevada, I now live with my husband and dog in Ventura, a perfect launch pad to access the beautiful Los Padres National Forest and Santa Monica Mountains. I learned about RPL shortly after moving to Ventura and am so grateful to have become a part of its active community, now helping to lead group runs as an ambassador!

I am one of the founding board members of RPL. At the time I was looking for a group to connect trail running with a greater cause and found exactly that. I am a physical therapist that works with potential runners, a father, husband, race director and obsessed with trail running!

Hi all! I'm Griz -- an educator, run coach, and board member of Santa Mujeres Run Club, where I lead efforts to create inclusive spaces for women of color in running. My work centers on creating inclusive spaces, expanding opportunities, and advocating for equitable access to public lands. As a Runners for Public Lands Ambassador, I’m passionate about connecting my community to public lands through stewardship, advocacy, and shared outdoor adventures.

I am a marketing professional, a paw-rent to 3 beautiful dog, an avid trail runner who loves the outdoors and finally, a co-founder of a trail running group called Dirt G. I love being involved in the community whether it’s for fun or to give back.

Originally from the East Coast, I am an avid trail runner who loves getting into the high-alpine with friends for long days outside. Huge fan of contributing to the positive growth of the running community locally and on a larger scale.

After many years of exploring Northern California by bicycle, Matt got into trail running through joining his Strava co-workers in racing the Broken Arrow Sky Race. It is the adventure and ability to see places only explorable by foot that has deepened his love for trails and our great outdoors.

A creative writer and trail runner who is passionate about craft, community, and challenging the way we use language. From adventure storytelling to posting too much on Strava to sweeping run club runs to attempting FKTs, I'm a body with dreams and I wish I could take everyone with me.

Ti is a Diné (Navajo) endurance athlete, storyteller, photographer, and outdoor brand strategist based in Durango, Colorado. Through current projects that include climate advocacy, protecting public lands, and Indigenous land stewardship, Ti's main mission is to protect the landscapes we love and build a more sustainable future for the next generation and beyond.

Josh is currently pursuing a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Colorado Denver, and wants to make it safer for people to walk and bike around their communities. He worked on trails for four years and still enjoys getting out to volunteer on trail projects. Josh enjoys walking, running, hiking, and biking around his home in Golden, Colorado.

Being born and raised in Arizona has developed a passion in me for the southwest with all its mountains, canyons, and deserts. Living in Flagstaff has put me in a place to connect with the running community and along with that has come a desire to protect the lands that mean so much to me. I'm looking forward to planning trail work days and other events that connect RPL to all the incredible runners here in Flagstaff!

Owner and Race Director of Trailblazer Running. This is our 2nd year organizing the Indiana Dunes Trail Work Series.