Our Team

Joe joined the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in 2025 as the Visual Resource Inventory Coordinator, where he helps conservation efforts by capturing and processing data on the trail’s views. Born and raised in Atlanta, Joe’s first experiences on the A.T. came through Boy Scout backpacking trips in the foggy hills of North Georgia. Later, he moved north to the trail town of Hanover, N.H., where he studied Geography and History at Dartmouth College between hiking trips to the White Mountains.

During a COVID-prompted gap year, Joe thru-hiked the A.T. (trail name Woody), where he delighted in finding fellowship with both the wilderness and the people throughout the Appalachian Mountain chain who steward and enjoy it. Prior to his current position, he worked as a GIS Intern for the Rails to Trails Conservancy, ESRI, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. He has also worked in the campaign and voter protection world. Joe lives in Philadelphia, and when he’s not protecting the trail’s tremendous views, he enjoys acting in community theater, coaching youth soccer, and playing ultimate frisbee.