Our Team

Tyrhee Moore - Founder, Executive Director

Tyrhee Moore is a mountaineer and outdoor education advocate born and raised in S.E. Washington, D.C. Moore is a highly regarded outdoorsman whose climbs include Grand Teton, Mount Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and the first all African-American climb of Denali. Following his second ascent of Denali in May 2017, Moore has garnered National attention for his unnerving bravery and bold leadership as a champion for increasing interest and advocacy amongst black youth in outdoor spaces. His advocacy includes appearances on The Weather Channel, Food Network, The North Face campaigns and as a cast member of the award-winning documentary An American Ascent. Moore’s experiences in the outdoors started when he was only eleven years old. As a graduate from West Virginia University with a degree in Sport Management, Moore now encourages diversity in the outdoors and speaks around the country on topics regarding the adventure gap and conservation leadership. Tyrhee is passionate about sharing his experience and aspires to use his experience outside to inspire the next generation to rediscover the power of the world’s wildest and most uninhabited places.

In November 2018, Tyrhee founded Soul Trak Outdoors, a non-profit organization that is connecting urban communities of color to our planet’s green spaces. Soul Trak serves a wide age range of under engaged groups from urban youth, collegiate members and professional level urban residents in many outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, paddling, biking, and many others. Through Soul Trak’s programming, we work on developing leadership, community enhancement, outdoor advocacy, and outdoor exposure.

In addition to his career and volunteer work, Tyrhee thoroughly enjoys time outside on trails runs with his dog, quality time with friends and family, and mentoring young leaders in his community. Tyrhee is committed to increasing outdoor access and opportunities to underrepresented communities to stimulate new learning, growth, and appreciation for our planet.

Board of Directors

Board Member

Marlowe Rogers

Board Chair

Marlowe

Marlowe Rogers is a passionate outdoor enthusiast and accomplished business leader who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Board Chair of Soul Trak Outdoors. With a background in nonprofit leadership, finance, software sales, and sustainable business, Marlowe is dedicated to fostering a greater connection between people and nature through innovative outdoor experiences.

Throughout his career, Marlowe has championed sustainable practices, advocating for the preservation and protection of natural spaces. His visionary leadership and commitment to creating positive social and environmental impact align perfectly with Soul Trak Outdoors' mission.

Marlowe's passion for the outdoors extends beyond his professional responsibilities. He is an avid hiker, camper, and archer, believing that spending time in nature is essential for personal well-being and creating a more harmonious relationship with the planet.

Board Member

Angel Punzalan

Board Treasurer

Angel

Angel Punzalan has more than 15 years of accounting and financial services experience.
She is currently serving as Senior Director of Finance and Administration for the Association of Global Automakers, a trade association base in DC where she is part of the senior leadership team and oversees all financial, human resources, IT and its day-to-day operations. Prior to Global Automakers, Angel worked for Marcum, LLP (formerly Raffa, P.C.,) serving clients’ diverse accounting and business consulting needs. Past experience also includes four years with Ernst & Young Philippines serving non-profit companies, manufacturing, healthcare, and other sectors.

Angel is a certified public accountant licensed in Delaware. She earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of the City of Manila.

Outside the office, Angel spends her time rock climbing, hiking, lifting, doing yoga and when schedule permits, scuba diving. She’s an avid traveler as well and have been to 25 countries in the last three years (and counting).  Her dream is to travel to all seven continents, climb one of the multi-pitch routes of Yosemite’s El Capitan and hike one of the seven summits in her lifetime.

Board Member

Taylor James

Board Secretary

Taylor

I enjoy making lemonade from just about anything that life throws my way. Even in the sourest of situations, I work to make something sweet. In my personal and professional life, I make it my mission to do the very best with what I have, constantly challenging myself to be creative and innovative. I do not settle for “good enough” instead I believe in continuing progress and rejecting complacency.

I am proficient in a variety of email servers including outlook and Gmail as well as their respective suites, Slack, Salesforce, customer relationship management tools (CRMs), Basecamp (a project management solution), Twitter Analytics, Facebook Insights, Hootsuite and Trello. Additionally, I enjoy learning and working with new technologies to enhance my work and increase communication as well as efficiency of my team.

Board Member

Ayia Lindquist

Ayia Lindquist

Ayia Lindquist has roots in the Caribbean, was born on the island of St. Croix, and raised along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Her lifelong connection to these precious ecosystems informs her passion for environmental protection, restoration, and community resilience. She received a Bachelor's degree in Geography with an emphasis in Environment and Society at San Diego State University in 2019. She currently works as an Associate Program Manager for Climate Resilience at NASA and plans to pursue her PhD this fall on climate and environmental justice impacts on communities.  She is very excited to be joining SoulTrak as an Executive Board Member after completing the Environmental Leadership Cohort in 2023. She brings her passions for building community, equity in the outdoors, and the Earth to her role as a Board Member. Her commitment to this work runs deep and she looks forward to continuing to support SoulTrak in its growth and expansion. In her free time, you can find Ayia exploring a local park with her pup, surfing, snowboarding, crafting, and/or traveling somewhere new.

Board Member

Tyrah Cobb-Davis

Tyrah Cobb-Davis

Tyrah Cobb-Davis was raised in Prince George’s County and has been a lifelong resident of Laurel.  She is the Outreach Manager at Baltimore Tree Trust, and is finishing up a master’s program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County in the Geography and Environmental Systems department.  

She earned a B.S. in Environmental Science from Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA, and has a lot of hands-on experience in the environmental field, as demonstrated in her participation in the local Chesapeake Conservation Corps program with Frederick County Government, and as an AmeriCorps member with the RootNashville urban tree planting campaign in Nashville, TN, and her current work and graduate research. Most recently, she has been involved in the PG County Resident Advisory Group for Climate Action and Environmental Justice, involved in chartering a new NAACP chapter in PG County, and participated in Soul Trak’s 2024 Environmental Leadership Cohort, in addition to serving on the Executive Committee for the PG County Sierra Club.

Service and volunteerism has been something that has been a key component in her life, and she continues to find opportunities to get involved in this capacity. Outside of work, Tyrah spends her time traveling, hiking, reading, and finding local ice cream shops!

Board Member

Edward Sanders

Edward Sanders

Edward Sanders is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting and boating/sailing. He currently works as a founding manager of the United Negro College Fund's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In addition to serving on the board of Soul Trak Outdoors, he serves on the Board of Visitors for Norfolk State University. He graduated with a degree in political science from Mississippi State University. 

Board Member

Sebastian Byers

Sebastian Byers

Sebastian Byers is a mission-driven leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and organizational strategy. Sebastian has extensive experience in the philanthropic sector and with grantmaking and grantee relations. He is passionate about advancing equity and opportunity and securing critical funding to drive sustainable growth for nonprofits. 

As the co-founder of Red Bird Partners LLC, Sebastian consults with nonprofits to enhance their fundraising strategies, aligning them with organizational goals and sector trends. He brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive communities. His ability to assess needs, evaluate impact, and secure resources has amplified the missions of numerous organizations. 

Sebastian holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Queens University of Charlotte and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Sebastian enjoys exploring the outdoors, diving into underwater adventures, and traveling with his family.

Board Member

Nicol Hodges

Nicol Hodges

Nicol Hodges is a dedicated wellness leader with extensive experience in creating transformative programs that promote healthier lifestyles and build strong community connections. As a member of the Board of Directors for Soul Trak Outdoors, Nicol brings her expertise in wellness coaching, staff development, and project management to advance the organization’s mission of fostering outdoor engagement and well-being.

Her past work with runners and fitness professionals highlights her ability to cultivate inclusive communities, inspire active living, and design impactful initiatives that resonate with diverse groups. Nicol’s strategic leadership and passion for wellness will be instrumental in driving organizational growth, enhancing team engagement, and promoting a culture of health and connection through nature and outdoor activities.

As the co-founder of Red Bird Partners LLC, Sebastian consults with nonprofits to enhance their fundraising strategies, aligning them with organizational goals and sector trends. He brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive communities. His ability to assess needs, evaluate impact, and secure resources has amplified the missions of numerous organizations. 

Sebastian holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Queens University of Charlotte and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Sebastian enjoys exploring the outdoors, diving into underwater adventures, and traveling with his family.

Staff

Staff

Junko Taniguchi

Program Coordinator

Junko Taniguchi

Junko Taniguchi grew up exploring the mountains, rivers, and coastlines of California before going to Smith College in Massachusetts, and then landing here on the ancestral lands of the Nacotchtank (or Anacostans), the Piscataway, and Pamunkey peoples (present day Washington DC area). She is passionate about sharing the knowledge and experience gained from her own outdoor endeavors, and working to remove barriers to outdoor activities for underrepresented groups. She believes that cultivating one’s own relationship with the natural world is a key piece of working to address the climate crisis, and she is grounded in values of environmental justice, intersectionality, and the restorative benefits of being outdoors. Her hobbies include trail running, backpacking, climbing, fly fishing, biking, and swimming.

Staff

Colby Vine

Operations Manager

Colby Vine

Colby is originally from California and graduated from American University. She also holds a certificate in Regenerative Agriculture from Common Good City Farm. Colby has a strong connection to nature and is passionate about reintroducing communities to nature and outdoor spaces.

Volunteers

Volunteer

Sophie Howard

Trip Leader

Volunteer

Travis Brookes

Trip Leader

Travis Brookes

Volunteer

Samantha Poon

Trip Leader

Samantha Poon

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Jordan Perry

Trip Leader

Jordan Perry

Volunteer

Junior Montoya

Trip Leader

Volunteer

Edoardo Buenaobra

Trip Leader

Edoardo Buenaobra

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Melanie Williams

Trip Leader

Volunteer

Uchenna Ezibe

Trip Leader

Uchenna Ezibe
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