SPEAKERS

Thank you for your interest in Maryland’s Inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit!


We are excited to collaborate with these knowledgeable, dedicated professionals in the outdoor recreation field to provide participants with a plethora of learning opportunities at this event!

Jessica Harmening | Coaching Manager, National Interscholastic Cycling League


Youth Mountain Biking Through the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)

Jessica has been coaching with NICA since 2018 and joined the West Virginia League as Coach Supporter since 2019. Jess started the Morgantown Trail Hawks in 2018, a team that has grown from 26 student athletes the first year to over 70 student athletes in 2024. In 2021, Jessica was awarded SRAM NICA Coach of the Year Award for her dedication and her work to build positive culture within her team. Jessica comes to NICA with nine years of experience as a middle and high school special educator and over 15 years of experience working with youth. Jessica is passionate about experiential education and using the bike as a tool to help kids and adults alike find their best selves.

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