Adam Smith

Adam is thrilled to be part of team JAMBAR, a new organic energy bar from the original co-creator or PowerBar - the original energy bar. Born and raised in Asheville, NC Adam has returned after four years in Colorado and eight years in the San Francisco Bay Area leading outdoor education programs, bringing JAMBAR with him. Using his newly acquired skills from his MBA at Dominican University of California, Adam aims to grow the company in the Southeast while fulfilling JAMBAR's mission of philanthropy and community through accessible organic food. An avid mountain biker and musician, JAMBAR's pledge to donate 50% of profits to active living and music-related non-profits aligns perfectly with his personal passions.

Though I am new to the role of chairperson, I am excited to lead the Woodfin Parks and Community Enrichment Committee, focusing on enhancing community engagement and sustainability. • Actively participate in discussions to develop initiatives that promote outdoor recreation and green practices. • Foster collaboration between community members and local government to address recreational needs. • Drive projects that aim to improve the overall quality of life in Woodfin through enhanced parks and community spaces.

With years of experience in youth cycling, I am proud to contribute to Roaring Fork Cycling as a Board Member, where I help drive the organization’s mission forward. • Collaborate with fellow board members to develop strategic initiatives that promote youth cycling. • Engage with local stakeholders to enhance community involvement and support for cycling programs. • Utilize my experience in youth cycling to provide insights and guidance for organizational growth.

After 6.5 years leading the Trail Rides Program, I am honored to continue serving Trips for Kids Bay Area as a Board Member. • Collaborate with fellow board members to enhance organizational initiatives and outreach. • Utilize my extensive experience to guide discussions on program development and sustainability. • Advocate for the mission of providing cycling experiences to underserved youth in the Bay Area.

• Responsible for all aspects of Trips for Kids Marin's flagship Trail Rides and Earn-A-Bike programs • Lead a dedicated and passionate team to fulfill our mission: to provide educational bike programs for youth from under-resourced communities in the Bay Area that encourage healthy lifestyles, self-discovery, and connection to nature • Manage staff and volunteers to facilitate 160+ programs per year for 1,600 youth • Personally facilitate up to half of those programs • Work closely with executive director and development team to aid in grant writing, provide content and data, deliver presentations, and create positive relationships with funders • Deliver monthly reports to and maintain close relationship with board of directors • Co-create annual budget with board treasurer to meet programmatic and financial goals • Foster relationships with 40-60 partner agencies while conducting outreach to establish new partnerships • Utilize Google Workspace, Zoom, Salesforce and Canva to maintain responsive communications and organization, manage data and create content like photos, stories, and videos • Create curriculum including Trail Rides Group Guidebook (national training manual), Trailside Nature Activities and Trail Rides Project Resource Guide to align our programs with California Education standards in Social Emotional Learning, Physical Education and Next Generation Science • Create new, virtual evaluation tools for youth and teachers utilizing Google Forms • Lead weekly Earn-A-Bike (EAB) classes over Zoom focused on bike systems, maintenance, and safe riding techniques to create a pathway to cycling for youth • Oversee bike supply chain to ensure up to six bikes per month are delivered to graduates of the EAB program

• Provided client centered skill instruction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare youth and adults for improving their skiing/biking abilities and enjoyment of the mountain lifestyle • Managed high risk activities and settings to facilitate safe and impactful mountain sports experiences • Adjusted coaching techniques, based on the strengths, weaknesses, and expectations of participants • Instructed individuals and groups in rules, strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body and equipment to achieve desired results

• Led recreation team to facilitate safe, informative and engaging outdoor adventure programs • Instructed sea kayaking, biking, hiking and camping activities to youth and adults • Led teen after-school biking club for up to twelve high school students through semester long program • Maintained bikes, kayaks, camping gear and other recreation equipment • Wrote program reports after each trip and reported to supervisors

• Planned and facilitated outdoor adventure leadership programing for underserved middle and high school age youth in the Camp-to-Community program • Conducted community outreach, database management and program reporting • Facilitated weekly youth engagement team meetings for two cohorts of 10 high school youth • Led two cohorts through successful community action projects using various teaching methods, such as discussions, community field trips, video projects, and community meetings • Established rules and norms developed with youth for behavior and procedures for maintaining a cohesive, inclusive and welcoming learning environment

• Planned and facilitated fun and engaging environmental education activities for elementary aged campers in groups of up to twelve as the beloved camp pirate, Captain Blonde Beard • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain discipline and ensure safety • Promoted interest and concern for the environment through games, activities, arts and crafts and music • Assessed the needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

• Safely guided individuals and groups on raft trips on the Colorado and Roaring Fork River, sunset dinners excursions, mountain bike rides, hiking trips and Jeep rides through local scenic areas in the Roaring Fork Valley. • Described tour points of interest to group members and responded to questions. • Monitored visitors' activities to ensure compliance with land agency and company regulations and safety practices.