Teresa, with extensive national career experience, founded GreenPlay, LLC in 1999 (now BerryDunn as of 2022).  Teresa co-founded GP RED in 2008, and the Healthy Communities Research Group in 2010. Now she leads ActivEnviro's administration, balancing special projects, academic pursuits, research, travel, and writing and works part-time for BerryDunn as a consultant for parks, recreation, and other quality of life aspects.

Tiara Chapman, a passionate Nature Nerd, inspires community engagement with nature in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With 7+ years in science education, she advocates for equitable outdoor access through innovative programs and partnerships. In her free time, Tiara enjoys books, tending to her gardens, and attempting to befriend her husband's 16-year-old cat, Twila.

Rob Layton, former co-founder of Design Concepts, a national landscape architecture firm, has been a leading architect of park design, planning, and the GRASP® methodology for park inventory and level of service analysis. Robby has been involved with ActivEnviro (formerly GP RED) since founding, and was Acting Executive Director from 2016 - 2018. Dedicated to understanding and improving the impact of the public realm, he has specialized in measuring how the built environment affects communities. Rob facilitates projects through the public process, presents at conferences, and travels globally to study and engage with diverse cultures in landscape creation and inhabitation.

Tony Lopez, Deputy Town Manager at Miami Lakes, FL, is a visionary leader driving innovative community development. With a wealth of awards, including NRPA recognitions, he oversees diverse departments and holds leadership roles in various associations. An ICMA Credentialed Manager and CPRE, Tony's research focuses on Public-Private Partnerships. He also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Florida International University, holding a DBA and a Master’s in Parks and Recreation Management.

Chris, Chief Operating Officer for The Woodlands Township in Texas, boasts 25 years of experience in the field. Recognized for excellence, he led award-winning initiatives, received prestigious awards, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administrators. With a doctorate in Parks and Recreation Administration, Chris is among the first 50 Certified Parks and Recreation Executives in the country. His addition to the GP RED Operating Board is seen as a valuable asset for advancing transdisciplinary research and education in the parks and recreation industry.

Amanda Walker oversees ActivEnviro's educational convenings, research initiatives, funding opportunities, and assists with organizational goals achievement. She fosters relationships with international, national, state, and regional associations and advocacy organizations whose missions align with those of ActivEnviro, and looks for new opportunities to collaborate. She also contributes to translating research and knowledge to practice and advancing the implementation of evidence-based strategies to build active and healthy communities.

As Director of Community Services for Los Alamos County, NM, Cory helps set the tone and direction for the Department with a $31M budget that includes parks, recreation, museum, aquatic facility, golf course, library, senior center, ice rink, stables, cemetery, and social services. Cory oversees agreements for additional community services for teen and youth centers, community theater, arts council, and social service providers, and supervises 84 FTEs and over 140 seasonal employees.

Amber, the Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration Coordinator and Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro since 2006, is committed to reducing healthcare disparities among Latino populations. Certified as a Nurse Educator in 2017, she became a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine in 2020. Recognized as a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in Nursing in 2021, and inducted as a Fellow into the Academy for Nurse Practitioners in 2023. She is also a certified Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, focusing her investigations on physical activity and integrated health among vulnerable populations, exploring risk factors related to stress reduction, wellbeing, and health promotion.

Amy Lorek, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Engagement and Learning at the Center for Healthy Aging, Penn State. With a background in teaching at the School of Hospitality and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, she specializes in fostering community learning. Dr. Lorek excels in healthy aging, leadership development, and facilitating effective communication for teams. Her extensive experience includes creating safe spaces for diverse groups to explore, exchange ideas, and make decisions collaboratively. A lifelong learner, Amy holds degrees in history, criminal justice, museum studies, and a Ph.D. in leisure behavior. Passionate about connecting people to resources, improving lives through system-building, and fostering authentic conversations.