Teens to Trails is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Snow as its new executive director. Snow brings three decades of experience in youth development and outdoor education to the organization dedicated to connecting Maine students with transformative outdoor experiences.

"Nate's passion for youth development and outdoor experiences perfectly embodies our belief that Life Happens Outside," said Kirstie Truluck, board chair of Teens to Trails. "His approach is youth-centered, collaborative, and joyful -- qualities that will serve our mission exceptionally well."

Snow's career has consistently focused on creating outdoor opportunities for young people. In 2001, as guidance director at Chester Academy in New Hampshire, he established an Outdoor Club using donated gear and volunteer support to serve students who wouldn't otherwise have access to outdoor experiences. He later served as associate head of school at The White Mountain School and most recently as YouthBuild program director at LearningWorks in Portland.

Beyond his professional roles, Snow has volunteered as a mountain bike instructor with Apex Youth Connection and with Special Surfers, providing adaptive opportunities for children with disabilities.

"I love the mission of Teens to Trails and believe deeply in helping to create sustainable networks of outdoor programming," Snow said.

Gerben Scherpbier, chair of the Executive Director Search Committee, noted: "In the interviews, we were impressed with Nate's calm competence, his extensive experience managing and mentoring staff, his approach to cultivating a positive staff culture, and his humility. We feel confident that Nate has both the experience and demeanor to successfully run Teens to Trails as a non-profit, to provide a top-notch experience for staff members, and to inspire confidence in our teachers, administrators, and school partners."

A Bowdoin College graduate with a master's degree in counseling from the University of New Hampshire, Snow brings expertise in program development, relationship building, grant writing, and communications to help expand Teens to Trails' impact across Maine.

Snow and his wife Amy are parents to Owen and Tyler and enjoy exploring the outdoors as a family.