Who We Are
The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) is the leading organization in the United States dedicated to serving the needs of outdoor recreation professionals and educators from academia to private sector programs. With AORE, members have a framework to interact with public land managers and influence decisions that affect the human-powered outdoor recreation industry. AORE serves as a collective voice to and for its members regarding topics of regional and national concern.
Vision
A vibrant community where everyone can connect to the outdoors.
Mission
AORE advances our mission of empowering leaders to connect people to the outdoors through recreation and education experiences.
I volunteer with AORE to give back to the industry that has supported me & my family for multiple generations. I also volunteer with AORE to better strengthen the outdoor industry & community.
Sam Albert
Adventure Leadership & Teambuilding Coordinator for VCU RecWell's Outdoor Adventure Program
Governance of AORE
The AORE Annual Report celebrates all that AORE has accomplished in a specific year, why we do what we do, and the impact we have on the outdoor recreation and education community.
Board Committees provide advice and recommendations to the AORE Board of Directors on matters relating to Financial Advisory, Governance, and Development. These committees are chaired by a current board member and report to the AORE Chair.
Join the Board
Benefits of Becoming an AORE Board Member:
- Extended networking opportunities with other Board members
- Increased presence in your respective field and exposure for your company/institution/program
- Expanded industry knowledge and expertise with a platform for engaging with a variety of audiences and stakeholders
- Rewarding way to give back to a broader community of the AORE
Additional Information:
- Board Position Description
- Board Position Description - Student Professional
- AORE Bylaws
- AORE's Strategic Framework
- Self-Assessment Competency Matrix
Strategic Framework
Additional Documents
Annual Business Meeting Recordings
Meet our Board of Directors
Executive Team
Morgan Costello, Chair
Kat Rocco, Vice Chair
Amanda Preperato, Treasurer
Candace Brendler, Secretary
Board Members
Doug Amlin, 2024-2027
Brandi Bates, 2025-2028
Emma Bridwell, 2026-2029
Em Dahlgren, 2026 - Student Director
Meghan Fox, 2025-2029
Audrey Krimm, 2025-2028
Eboni Preston Goddard, 2023-2026
Jacob Rex, 2025-2028
Educating people on the benefits of outdoor recreation and its ability to improve not only their physical health but their mental health is so important.
Aimee Vlachos
Professor at the University of New England
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Partners
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AORE National Office
Hours of Operation
The AORE National Office is open Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM PT
Address
1631 NE Broadway St #2112 Portland, OR 97232-1425
Contact
810.299.2782
Executive Director
Lee Davis
