Our Mission
We are the new outdoor industry.
We walk, we run, we ski, we bike, we sit, we fish, we hunt, we surf, we swim, we laugh, we camp, we boat, we climb, we hike, we learn, we enjoy, we reflect, we suffer, we grow, we celebrate, we protect, we love, we care about our outdoor spaces and the opportunities they provide and we’re here.
We’re inspired to use our shared voice for change. It’s time for the outdoor industry to make a bold step towards diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s time to elevate people of color and other marginalized identities.
Our Work
We created and steward the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge and we work closely with industry partners to facilitate and lead DEI-focused consulting projects and speaking engagements.
The Pledge
The Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge connects leading outdoor brands with inclusion advocates to advance representation for people of color across the industry. We're focused on enhancing representation across staff and executive teams, media and marketing, and athletes/ambassadors..
Our Community
We are comprised of The Pledge’s Steering Committee members, community leaders, and DEI experts from around the country who are committed to building a more inclusive outdoor industry.
Meet The Founder
Teresa Baker is the founder of The Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge and the African American National Park Event. Her vision is anchored in interacting with outdoor entities (i.e. retailers, NGOs, federal agencies) who are having difficulty engaging diverse audiences within their organization and in outdoor arenas, such as national parks.
Become A Member
We are passionate about building a better, stronger outdoor industry, and we rely on our industry partners to help support our work. As an official Member, you’ll receive access to exclusive benefits and special access to the In Solidarity community.