Outdoors Empowered Network
Strategic Management ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Outdoors Empowered Network (OEN) operates as a national coalition of community-led, youth-centered outdoor education groups that focus on expanding access and diversity in outdoor activities through mechanisms such as gear libraries and leadership training. Based in San Francisco, California, OEN serves a networked model within the strategic management services sector, coordinating partnerships and programs that mobilize local groups to support outdoor programming for youth and broadening participation in outdoor experiences. The organization collaborates with partner groups to outfit participants for outdoor activities, reflecting its role in enabling local organizations to deliver inclusive outdoor education. With a small organizational footprint and a focus on coalition-building, OEN connects community partners with resources and training to sustain outdoor programming across regions. Recent partnerships highlighted in the news show ongoing collaboration with regional outdoor groups to support youth access and programming in various locales.