Jonathan Dorn

Jonathan Dorn has a diverse work experience in the media and outdoor industry. Jonathan is currently working at Outside as the SVP of Strategy & Studios. Prior to this, they held the role of VP of Strategy at the same company. Before joining Outside, Jonathan worked at Cooler as a Co-Founder, where they focused on addressing climate change through carbon footprint reduction. Additionally, they served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jonathan also worked at Pocket Outdoor Media as the VP/GM of the Endurance Group, overseeing brands in the running, cycling, and triathlon sectors. Furthermore, they had an extensive tenure at Active Interest Media, where they held various leadership roles such as Founder & Managing Director of NatuRx, Chief Innovation Officer & President of the Active Living Group, General Manager of the Outdoor Group, SVP of Digital & Data, SVP of Content & Product Development, and Editor-in-Chief of BACKPACKER magazine.

Jonathan Dorn completed their education as follows:

- From 1984 to 1988, they attended Amherst College and earned a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree in English and History.

- From 1988 to 1994, they pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in American Studies at Harvard University.

In addition to their formal education, Jonathan Dorn obtained various certifications. Jonathan acquired the following certifications from LinkedIn:

- In March 2021, they obtained the "Unconscious Bias" certification.

- In May 2021, they obtained the "Fighting Gender Bias at Work" certification.

- In February 2022, they earned the "Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work" certification.

- In September 2022, they completed several certifications including "Leadership Tips, Tactics, and Advice," "Hybrid Team Building with Purpose," "Human Leadership," "Fostering Belonging as a Leader," and "Leading Virtually: Vulnerability and Presence when Working from Home."

Moreover, they obtained the "Management Foundations" certification from LinkedIn in September 2022.

Jonathan Dorn also acquired a certification in "Cryptocurrency" from MIT MediaLab in May 2022.