Our Team

Max Olsen grew up exploring the woods and waterways of north central Pennsylvania, developing in him a deep appreciation for nature and the influence people have in shaping it.

Throughout his career, Max has connected people to place, strengthening conservation outcomes through collaboration, education, recreation, volunteerism, and natural resource stewardship. As Land Trust Program Director, Max continues this work through a systems-based approach that cultivates trust, builds resilient partnerships, and supports thriving communities to help safeguard the Appalachian Trail experience and its associated lands for future generations.

Max holds a Master of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management from The Pennsylvania State University, where his research focused on the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Sociology at St. Lawrence University.