Our Mission & Vision

Unity. Conservation. Community.

UNITY • CONSERVATION • COMMUNITY • UNITY • CONSERVATION • COMMUNITY • UNITY • CONSERVATION • COMMUNITY •

We envision a world where the natural beauty of the outdoors is accessible and celebrated by everyone. Through our community-led conservation efforts and outreach programs, MOA is dedicated to breaking barriers and cultivating the next generation of outdoor stewards.

What we do
UPCO

Union Perfecters for Conservation

Days of fun and community service in the outdoors. We partner with civic and youth groups who are already looking for outdoor activities and service hours, so every event repeats — and every family leaves with a new tradition.

Learn to Hunt & Fish

From first cast to lifelong steward

Firearm and fishing safety, ethical harvest, angling and field craft, field-to-table, and conservation literacy — delivered with state wildlife agencies and outdoor brands.

Conservation Advocacy & Education

Increasing agency capacity

Unity Workshops and policy work that help agencies and partners design and deliver welcoming programs at scale. We are the force multiplier.

The Hearts Behind the Mission

Our team

Our leadership and community members are the driving force behind our commitment to conservation and to bringing new people into the outdoors.

Ashley Smith
Ashley SmithCo-Founder & CEO
Sav Sankaran
Sav SankaranBoard Member
Durrell Smith
Durrell SmithCo-Founder & President
Dawson Ingram
Dawson IngramBoard Member
Kris Rockwell
Kris RockwellBoard Chair
Land Tawney
Land TawneyBoard Member