Jaclyn Levy
Jaclyn Levy is the Senior Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs at the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). With a background spanning public policy, association management, and research – and as a lifelong outdoor enthusiast – Jaclyn is adept at navigating the intersections of industry, government, and public affairs and committed to advancing sustainable growth and […]
Daryl Murphy
Daryl “Stretch” Murphy is a Rising Hearts Athlete Advocate, runner, and community leader from Columbus, Ohio. He practices yoga with his wife and takes his daughter on stroller runs several days a week. During the pandemic he started a grassroots initiative “Miles For Justice” where he embarked on a 5k a day run streak to […]
Zachary Friedley
Zachary Friedley also known as TrailBlader, is a professional runner sponsored by On. He has competed in both national and international races, most notably the UTMB MCC, UTMB Val d’Aran, UTMB Tarawera, and most recently, Sierre Zinal. In addition to his running career, Zach is the founder of Born to Adapt, a nonprofit organization dedicated […]
Carolina Rubio-MacWright
Carolina Rubio-MacWright is an immigrant from Colombia. She is an artist, ultra runner, lawyer and activist fighting for immigrant and humanitarian rights based in NJ/NYC. She is the founder of Touching Land a nonprofit organization that uses somatic practices and the arts (clay, cooking, mindfulness, running) to educate and unite diverse individuals. We educate diverse […]
Cal Calamia
Cal Calamia (they/he) is a trans marathoner and ultramarathoner, inclusivity activist, educator, community builder, poet, and Rising Hearts Athlete Advocate. He competed at Saint Louis University, then went on to advocate for non-binary divisions in races across the globe. Cal has since secured victories in many races, including the 2023 New York City Marathon and […]
Sergio Avila
Sergio Avila is a son, husband, brother and uncle; a wildlife biologist and recovering conservationist; an immigrant, and a trail runner living in ancestral Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui Lands since 2004. He works with the Sierra Club, and is a Board member with the Running Industry Diversity Coalition and ReNew Earth Running where he […]
Dan Fitzgerald
Dan Fitzgerald is the co-founder of Heartbreak Hill Running Company, one of the most dynamic, influential, and respected running brands in the world. He’s also the founding coach of the Heartbreakers, a USATF-certified club, and a Nike Running Coach. For over a decade, he has served as the head coach for more than 18 charity […]
Jason Faustino
Jason Faustino leads Collaborations and Energy for Saucony, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Responsible for strategy of the brand’s Energy category across performance and lifestyle, Jason serves as the global director of collaborations, working on partnership curation and agreements, product creation, and marketing rollout. With a B.A. degree in Social Work from the […]
Fabrizio Gamberini
As Global Chief Brand Officer and President of Vibram Corp., Fabrizio Gamberini is responsible for leading all brand, marketing, global wholesale, retail, and e-commerce operations globally, as well as the overall North America business. Mr. Gamberini and his team led record growth at Vibram in the last few years and some of the brand’s most […]
Peter Verry
Peter Verry is the Senior News and Features Editor for Athletic and Outdoor at Footwear News, overseeing coverage of the two fast-paced and ultracompetitive markets. He joined the company in 2015 as athletic and outdoor editor and was elevated to senior editor of the markets in 2018. Verry is an experienced writer and editor, with […]
