Scott Ammons is the Director of Recreation at the Catalina Conservancy, where he leads and manages the Conservancy's visitor centers and recreation hubs and curate retail spaces, Visitor Experience team, a team of Rangers, as well as risk management, emergency response, and visitor safety. Previously, Scott was the REI Outdoor Programs and Experience Manager for Southern California for over 18 years. In that role he produces outdoor experiences and events, builds community, grows strategic partnerships, supports open space and advocates for outdoor participation for all. He is a former guide and outdoor educator. Scott is a founding Board Member for California Outdoor Recreation Partnership.
"For large portions of California—both rural and urban—there is a real lack of access to parks and open spaces. We know parks produce important social and community benefits—they make neighborhoods more livable and create opportunities for recreation like walking, biking, connecting with nature. It can really boost the quality of life to have access to open spaces, green spaces or parks in your local community. I joined CORP to help increase access and grow outdoor participation throughout the state."