RE:PUBLIC is guided by a founding board of veteran journalists, nonprofit leaders, and public-lands advocates with decades of experience in storytelling, media, and policy. Together, they help shape the mission, growth, and integrity of the organization.
Christopher Keyes
Executive Director, Board President
Chris is the founder of RE:PUBLIC. He was previously editor in chief of Outside magazine and the editorial director of Texas Monthly. Under his leadership, Outside was nominated for five National Magazine Awards for General Excellence, winning in 2013. Chris served as board president of the American Society of Magazine Editors from 2014 to 2018. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he recreates daily on public land.
Executive Director, Board President
Chris is the founder of RE:PUBLIC. He was previously editor in chief of Outside magazine and the editorial director of Texas Monthly. Under his leadership, Outside was nominated for five National Magazine Awards for General Excellence, winning in 2013. Chris served as board president of the American Society of Magazine Editors from 2014 to 2018. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he recreates daily on public land.
Mary Turner
Founding Board Secretary
Mary was the longtime deputy editor at Outside and more recently served as senior brand manager for the magazine and website, Outside Online. She has also held editorial roles at The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Founding Board Secretary
Mary was the longtime deputy editor at Outside and more recently served as senior brand manager for the magazine and website, Outside Online. She has also held editorial roles at The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Scott Rosenfield
Founding Board Member
Scott is chief of staff to the CEO at The Atlantic. He was formerly the site director at WIRED, where he led digital strategy, and digital director at Outside, where he worked to diversify revenue streams and expand the audience. He lives in New York City.
Founding Board Member
Scott is chief of staff to the CEO at The Atlantic. He was formerly the site director at WIRED, where he led digital strategy, and digital director at Outside, where he worked to diversify revenue streams and expand the audience. He lives in New York City.
Whitney Potter
Founding Board Member
Whitney is the senior vice president of communications and operations at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable in Washington, D.C. She worked for over 14 years in the U.S. Senate and House, most recently serving as deputy chief of staff and communications director for U.S. senator Martin Heinrich.
Founding Board Member
Whitney is the senior vice president of communications and operations at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable in Washington, D.C. She worked for over 14 years in the U.S. Senate and House, most recently serving as deputy chief of staff and communications director for U.S. senator Martin Heinrich.
Jonathan Dorn
Founding Board Member
Jonathan is the CEO of Teton Gravity Research. He formerly served as chief entertainment officer at Outside Interactive Inc. and chief innovation officer at Active Interest Media. An expert in outdoor media, he previously led Backpacker magazine to multiple National Magazine Awards during his tenure as editor-in-chief. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Founding Board Member
Jonathan is the CEO of Teton Gravity Research. He formerly served as chief entertainment officer at Outside Interactive Inc. and chief innovation officer at Active Interest Media. An expert in outdoor media, he previously led Backpacker magazine to multiple National Magazine Awards during his tenure as editor-in-chief. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Damien Huang
Founding Board Member
Damien is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the apparel and outdoor industries, most recently serving as CEO of Cotopaxi. He has a track record of leading organizations through transformative growth and held key leadership roles at notable companies such as The North Face and Patagonia. Damien, who lives in Seattle, is a board member of the Outdoor Industry Association.
Founding Board Member
Damien is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the apparel and outdoor industries, most recently serving as CEO of Cotopaxi. He has a track record of leading organizations through transformative growth and held key leadership roles at notable companies such as The North Face and Patagonia. Damien, who lives in Seattle, is a board member of the Outdoor Industry Association.
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