Leading Inclusive Futures
At The Futurist Project, we’re committed to providing top-notch inclusive leadership programs for the outdoor industry and beyond.
The Futurist Project is the leadership and education hub for the outdoor industry. Its premier program, the Leadership Academy was born out of The Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy which started in 2015. The organization relaunched in 2022 as The Futurist Project and quickly expanded to offer other programs aimed at meeting the needs of more people in the outdoor industry. All of the programs are focused on building community and empowering individuals through offerings like online learning, mentorship, coaching and non-profit work. The curriculum provides resources for introspection, reflection, and action as it applies to each participant, their community, and the industry, all while focusing on relevant outdoor industry topics.
Elevating Tomorrow's Leaders
The Futurist Project seeks to prepare, unite, and amplify diverse voices of the next generation of leaders in the outdoor industry.
Diverse Leaders United
We value diversity, equity and inclusion in all our communities. In order to prepare, unite, and amplify the voices of the next generation of leaders in the outdoor industry, The Futurist Project commits to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. All voices are valued here, belong here, and we are here to listen and learn - from both our differences and our similarities. Together, we can create a platform that honors the unique gifts and experiences of those who are already in our cohort and invite those in from the greater outdoor community.
Empower. Include. Lead.
We want people outside. Period.
We value diverse voices in leadership and in our communities.
We will honor our history while investing in what is relevant.
We will practice what we preach.
We commit to creating a culture of mutual respect.
We need both pragmatists and idealists.
We will call in, not call out.
We aspire to keep our eyes open to wonder and beauty.
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