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!

Ray Smith | DMV Leader, Outdoor Afro



Maryland son, Dad, USAF Veteran, entrepreneur, outdoor professional, past community Yakima Brand ambassador. Outdoor Afro DMV leader since 2016- present. Senior Program Performance Analyst, US Dept of the Interior, BLM. Led and curated outdoor experiences for a network that grew from 1,400 to a membership of over 9,000 community participants in Maryland. Delivered outdoor skills, stewardship, and instruction at Outdoor Afro’s Leadership Training since 2017.


Member of several Outdoor Afro expedition teams including, 100 mile Missouri River Expedition, Climb Kilimanjaro Expedition, Katy Trail Bike Packing Expedition.


ACA - Kayak Instructor/ Rescue Certified. NOLS Wilderness First Aid Certified. Currently enjoying more kayak and fly fishing along with mountain biking.

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