The leaders shaping how families get ready and get outside.
A national council of leaders in disaster preparedness, the outdoor industry, emergency response, and youth development — united to expand the Outside mission, guide communities, and advocate for families where it matters.
Three responsibilities, one mission.
The Council exists to make American families more prepared, more resilient, and more connected to the outdoors — and to carry that mission into rooms where families aren't always represented.
Expand the mission
Help extend Outside's reach so more families across the country build readiness, resilience, and time outdoors together.
Advise communities
Guide towns, schools, and organizations on preparedness, outdoor access, youth development, and emergency readiness.
Advocate where it counts
Represent families' interests with government, agencies, and partners to advance outdoor access and community preparedness.
Expertise from every corner of readiness.
The strongest guidance comes from many disciplines. We're assembling leaders across the fields that shape how families prepare and explore.
A seat where your expertise reaches further.
Serving on the Council is a chance to turn a career of expertise into national impact — for families, communities, and the causes you already champion.
Shape a national platform
Guide how families nationwide learn readiness and get outside — at a scale few organizations can reach.
A voice with government
Advocate for outdoor access and community preparedness with policymakers and agencies where possible.
A cross-disciplinary network
Serve alongside leaders in disaster prep, the outdoors, emergency response, and youth development.
Amplify your life's work
Extend the impact of your expertise to families in communities across all 50 states.
Recognition and leadership
Join as a founding council member and help lead a national conversation on family readiness.
A direct line to the mission
Advise on curriculum, community programs, and the direction of the Outside platform.
A considered process for a meaningful role.
Council membership is by invitation. Here's how leaders come aboard.
Nominate or apply
Put forward yourself or a leader whose work strengthens family and community readiness.
Review and invitation
We review each candidate for expertise, integrity, and fit, then extend an invitation to serve.
Serve and convene
Join a small group of peers for periodic convenings, guidance, and advocacy — a light, meaningful commitment.
A light commitment. Members serve as advisors, not staff — contributing through a few convenings each year, occasional guidance, and advocacy when the moment calls for it.
Lend your leadership to the next generation.
If you're a leader in preparedness, the outdoors, emergency response, or youth development — we'd be honored to have your voice on the Council. Request an invitation or nominate a leader below.
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