Camber Outdoors, the active-outdoor industries organization committed to a vision of everyone’s outdoors, has announced five August events in the 2018 Camber Exchange series.

Hosted by Camber Outdoors partner companies, Camber Exchanges is a nation-wide meet-up series that brings together a community of people with a love for the outdoors and the companies that support their passion. These unique events provide thought-provoking conversation and a chance to connect with leaders, entrepreneurs and colleagues in the active and outdoor industries. Registration is open for all August events.

August 2018 Camber Exchange series schedule:

  • August 21: Poway, CA
    Host company: Seirus
    Speakers: Wendy Carey, CFO of Seirus, and Monica Rigali, marketing director of Eagle Creek
  • August 21: Salt Lake City, UT
    Host company: Cotopaxi
    Speakers: Annie Agle, director of Impact at Cotopaxi, and Karyn McKenna, chief merchandising officer at Cotopaxi
  • August 23: Seattle, WA
    Host company: Waypoint Outdoor
    Speakers: Amy Beck, brand manager at Waypoint Outdoor; Deborah Beggan, sales director at Waypoint Outdoor and Christina Dale, RMI guide
  • August 28: Boulder, CO
    Host company: Active Interest Media
    Speaker: Sharon Houghton, managing director of the Outdoor Group at Active Interest Media
  • August 28: Portland, OR
    Host company: Columbia Sportswear Company
    Speakers: Jen Warner, VP of Legal at Columbia Sportswear Company; and Jenny Bruso, founder of Unlikely Hikers

“Year over year we have continued to build the Camber Exchange program to elevate the vision of Everyone’s Outdoors through community engagement,” said Deanne Buck, executive director of Camber Outdoors. “Through Camber Exchanges, we are able to give leaders at our partner companies a platform for why and how they’re prioritizing women’s leadership as a business imperative.”

Sponsored by CamelBak, Bell, Giro and Bollé, the 2018 Camber Outdoors series includes 25 Camber Exchanges across the continental U.S. and Canada. With increased interest and participation from individuals and partner companies, Camber Outdoors has grown its Camber Exchange series year over year.

All proceeds from Camber Exchanges support connecting African American people with nature to change the face of leadership in the outdoors through a partnership with Outdoor Afro.