Jayni Rasmussen is the Senior Campaign Representative for the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) & Youth at Sierra Club. OAK is a strategic partnership of over 100 nonprofits and businesses with a shared mission of connecting children, youth and families with the outdoors. Previously, Jayni was the Advocacy and Outreach Manager for the National Recreation & Park Association, where she led the organization’s advocacy efforts, including creating the award-winning Park Champion initiative. Before NRPA, Jayni worked at Ocean Conservancy on government and stakeholder relations. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she is a graduate of Kent State University and holds a B.A. in Political Science. Jayni now lives in Washington, D.C., and can often be found exploring the outdoors with her partner, Marshall, and their dog, Lola.