Camber Outdoors welcomes new executive director
Emily Newman hails from a California social-impact consultancy to lead the organization in its "equity in the outdoors" efforts.
Deanne Buck
Deanne Buck is the president of the board at American Alpine Club.Courtesy Deanne Buck served as the executive director at Camber Outdoors from June 2012 to February 2019. She is also the board president at American Alpine Club.
A Nebraska native, Deanne learned to climb on a 20-foot wall the YMCA in Omaha; from that moment her love for the outdoors and climbing informed all her life decisions.
Deanne has worked at a climbing gym, as a raft guide, a Marketing Director for an outdoor specialty gear shop, and an attorney for companies in the outdoor industry. Before joining the Camber Outdoors (then OIWC) team, Deanne worked as an advocate for conservation of and access to our treasured climbing resources.
Teresa Baker releases statement about forgiving Camber Outdoors
The DEI activist writes how we all play a role in bettering the outdoor industry, following mistakes made by the Boulder-based organization.
Camber Outdoors pauses equity group efforts during third-party review
Assessment follows controversial statement from organization's top leader
Deanne Buck resigns from Camber Outdoors and Diana Seung steps in
The organization says the leadership transition had been in the works since June, but that recent controversy fast-tracked the process.
Camber CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge sparks major backlash
The Pledge, announced to a packed house at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, was intended to bring the industry together, but ignited a wave of skepticism and criticism instead.
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Pushing for progress in outdoor diversity
Founder of the advocacy organization African American Nature and Parks Experience, Teresa Baker, is asking outdoor industry CEOs to sign her Diversity Pledge.
The North Face commits to advancing equity
In addition to becoming a Camber Outdoors Peak Partner, The North Face expands grant options and creates one in honor of the late Ann Krcik.
Camber Outdoors broadens focus
The new Workplace Equity Working Group will help create an index of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the industry to achieve equity for all, not just women.