Backpacking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area in June 2024. Photo Credit: Kellie Carim.
Asha (she/her) is a queer trans-racial/national adoptee residing on the stolen homelands of the Dakota people, presently known as Saint Paul, Minnesota.
As an outdoor educator and convener of BIPOC Outdoors Twin Cities, Asha facilitates safe and empowering outdoor programs by listening to community, leveraging resources, and centering the wisdom, experience, and joy of those who are most marginalized.
Asha loves to be on the water or in the woods and is a self proclaimed sunset chaser. She is the the cat mom of Slay (short for Mouse Slayer), and the proud auntie of three nephews, whom she affectionately refers to as her Lil’ Homies.
Media and Publications
‘Nature is inviting to everybody’: Making the outdoors accessible for communities of color - Minn Post, Deanna Pistono, June 2024.
Facing Race Award Recipient - Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation - October, 2023.
New frontiers: Asha Shoffner on connecting diverse Minnesotans to the state's northern wilderness - Minnesota Public Radio (video) - Ben Hovland, September 2022
In Focus: How To Make Outdoor Recreation More Welcoming for all - Minnesota Public Radio (video)- Twila Dang and Kelly Gordon, September 2022
2021 Outsider of the Year - Outside Magazine, Stephanie Pearson, 2021
A Push to Make The Outdoors More Accessible - Sahan Journal, Andrew Hazzard, 2021
Minnesota Looks to Address Disparities in Outdoor Recreation - Minnesota Public Radio Podcast with Angela Davis, 2021
Feeling Minnesotan - Counter Stories Podcast with Hlee Lee and Anthony Galloway, 2021
Natural Connection: My story of finding peace and community in the outdoors - Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Magazine, Asha Shoffner, 2021
Careers in the Outdoors (video) - Wilderness Inquiry, 2021
Metro Masterpiece: Dress For Cold Weather Success (video) - Metropolitan Council, 2021
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Asha Consulting
Asha is open to discussing contracted work at this time. Learn more here: http://www.ashamarie.com/consulting
Photo CREDIT
All photos by Asha Shoffner unless otherwise noted.
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