Sandi Marra, President and CEO, Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Sandra “Sandi” Marra has served as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s President and CEO since 2019 and has been an A.T. volunteer for over 35 years. Sandi and the Conservancy utilize data to inform visitor use management of the National Scenic Trail and to quantify the overall experience, economic, and natural resource values within the Appalachian Trail landscape to prioritize conservation efforts.
Prior to her tenure at the ATC, Sandi founded and served as the principal of Marra Consulting Group, which provided organizational and strategic planning expertise to nonprofit organizations. Sandi also served as the Chief Operating Officer of St. Coletta of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization supporting educational and service programs for developmentally disabled children and adults. Coupled with her nonprofit experience, she has worked in the private sector for various government contracting firms providing operational, human resource, and organizational management.
