Washington Trails Association
Grady Olson serves as the Development Operations and Analytics Manager at Washington Trails Association since April 2017, where responsibilities include ensuring fundraising goals are met, overseeing backend operations for the Development team, and managing analytics to enhance financial and programmatic growth. Previous roles at WTA include Donor Stewardship and Events Coordinator and Donor Stewardship Coordinator, focused on event management, corporate giving, and fostering relationships within the community. Earlier experience includes positions as a Field Survey Technician at Triad, Footwear Specialist at REI, and roles in geology with GeosUAS, Inc. and Colorado State University. Grady holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from Whitman College and has also participated in outdoor programs and geological research projects.
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.