Washington Trails Association
Allie Tripp is a skilled nonprofit professional with extensive experience in strategic initiatives, fundraising, and event management. Currently serving as the Strategic Initiatives Manager at Washington Trails Association, Tripp develops and implements campaigns promoting sustainable trail systems and equitable access to public lands. Previous roles include managing annual fund and events, directing planning and strategy for Marine Science Today LLC, and teaching at the University of Washington. Tripp has also held leadership positions at the Center for Environmental Law and Policy, Youth Enrichment Services, and the Harvard School of Public Health. Education includes a Master's in Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance and a Bachelor's degree from Boston College.
Washington Trails Association
Washington Trails Association has a 50 year legacy of engaging the hiking community. WTA enhances hiking experiences in Washington by empowering a diverse and growing community of hikers to explore, steward and protect trails and public lands. WTA is the nation’s largest state-based hiking advocacy and trail maintenance organization, with more than 27,000 members, thousands of volunteers each year, and an online community of more than 500,000. WTA’s annual budget is approximately $8 million. We believe that hiking has a positive impact on people’s hearts and minds and want to ensure that there are trails for everyone, forever.