Ritchie (he/him) is an LCSW with passions for veganism, cycling, tending to native plants, and enduring the ongoing disappointment of the men’s Mexico national soccer team.
He first visited a national park as an adult and has since made it a priority to spend as much time as possible in these parks. Living with a disability has led Ritchie to reframe his understanding of the “outdoors,” shifting away from risk-taking and off-trail exploration, and embracing the safety and accessibility of paved trails. His purpose is rooted in inclusion and intersectionality, with a focus on reducing barriers and increasing access to green spaces for those disadvantaged by systems of oppression.