Converting the Digital Conversation Into Action
Rue Mapp is committed to sharing how people and organizations can connect to broader audiences, and realize new possibilities in outdoor exploration. Rue is an energetic and engaging public speaker who inspires national audiences to think about social media and outdoor recreational participation in culturally relevant and innovative ways.
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Outdoor Afro in the News:
Television
ABC, Channel 7, Beyond the Headlines: “Nature Deficit Disorder”, aired August 8, 2010
Rue appears in the beginning and once again after the first break:
Online
Oakland Local, August 2010
The Grass Stain Guru, February 2010
Wilderness Society, November 2009
High Country News, July 2010
East Bay Express, September 2010
San Diego Family, April 2011
The Wilderness Professional, Summer 2011
Radio
Forum with Micheal Krasny – 88.5 KQED, June 2011
Childhood Matters with Nurse Rona Renner – 98.1 KISS FM, June 2011
KNBR/KFOG/The Bone ”Outdoors for Everyone” – SF Bay Area, July 2011 (minute :05)
The Michael Eric Dyson Show - WEAA-FM, August 2011 (minute :42)
What The Community is Saying
“Rue is energetic, creative and visionary in her quest to create greater connection between African Americans and the environment through the use of online technologies. I highly recommend Ms. Mapp especially if you are interested in bold entrepreneurship and working with someone with highly evolved technological skills.” Dr. Carolyn Finney, Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley, October 2009
“Dear Outdoor Afro – you would have been so proud of me this past weekend! I braved camping outdoors! I will admit that to watch the kids running around and playing in the dirt was priceless. No one asked about a TV or any indoor devices so it was quite refreshing. I will say that [my son] loved it and I will do it again just because he had so much fun and loved the experience.”
Tanya Manigault, Oakland, California, August 2010
“Rue is a detail-oriented professional who desires to stay on the cutting-edge. We had the opportunity to work together on a panel presentation for a national conference on diversity relating to parks and protected areas. I managed and organized the panel and, as one of four presenters, Rue was constantly on top of her game. I am impressed with Rue’s knowledge about social networking and her desire to do her “homework” to stay informed about trends in this important area of life. Furthermore, in getting to know Rue personally, I’m appreciative of her genuine interest in connecting African Americans, and others from culturally diverse backgrounds, with the GREAT outdoors!”
Dr. Nina Roberts, Professor, San Francisco State University, October 2009
If you are interested in having Rue speak to your group or consult with you about ways to deploy social media or launch programs to help your organization reach new audiences, contact us for booking availability and rates.
