The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative is a coalition of ethnically and racially diverse leaders dedicated to ensuring youth from historically excluded communities have access to meaningful experiences in the outdoors. As a team, the Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative is campaigning for the creation of a national fund that could secure long term investments in programs that provide opportunities for all our youth to spend time outdoors. In this episode, Gabaccia is our guide as we learn about equity, the importance of outdoor equity funds, and what it takes to get legislation across the finish line. This is the last of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno in 2021 as part of our She Explores host residency program. It’s also our last episode of the year. Thanks for being here.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Teresa Martinez, Jessica Loya, and Laura FloresHosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoWith support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Tentree & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOutdoor F.U.T.U.R.E.Featured in this episode: Teresa Martinez: Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail CoalitionJessica Loya: Environmental and Conservation Policy Expert and the manager of the Next 100 CoalitionLaura Flores: Teacher and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Latino OutdoorsNuestra Tierra See Us OutsideRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesRumpl: Get 15% off your first order with code “SHE15” at checkout at Rumpl.com.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.