MEET OUR TEAM
OutGrown is a mom-founded, parent-led national nonprofit.
Our staff is a small but mighty team rooted in community. We come from different backgrounds, with unique experiences shaping our work. Many of us started as volunteers and have grown within the organization. We could not do this without the passion and support of our incredible volunteer network, and the dedication of our Board of Directors and Advisory Board, most of whom are parents. Together, we are committed to connecting families to the natural world, starting within our own communities, to raise the next generation to love and care for our planet.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Corie Reeves | Executive Director
Corie Reeves leads OutGrown with a blend of lived experience, strategic vision, and a deep-rooted belief that nature should be part of every family's story from the beginning. Her journey started in 2014 as a new parent craving connection. It quickly became a decade-long commitment to making the outdoors more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for families with young children.
From volunteer to board member to Executive Director, Corie has worn nearly every hat in the organization. In 2022, Corie returned to staff leadership in Operations, overseeing finance and the core systems that keep OutGrown running. With a sharp eye for structure and a deep respect for the people behind the programs, she brought renewed energy to the organization’s backbone, strengthening the operational foundation that supports OutGrown’s national programming, partnerships, and impact.
She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida and certifications in Victim Advocacy, Nonprofit Management, and Project Management. Beyond these credentials, Corie is a systems thinker, storyteller, and advocate for making things possible and better.
Based in Northeast Ohio, she usually finds herself hiking with her husband and two sons, camping, catching lake breezes, and proving that meaningful change can start with something as simple as a walk outside.
Courtney Schultz | Executive Partner
Courtney has spent over a decade leading research projects for local, state, and federal agencies. She is an expert in the design and execution of behavioral research across the lifespan, with a focus on integrating nature exposure into a salutogenic healthcare approach for people and communities. A NOLS graduate, an avid rock climber, a long-distance road biker, a standup paddleboard enthusiast, and a Type 1 diabetic, Courtney uses her experiences to inform her research practices.
After earning a PhD in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management from NC State University and a BS and MS in Parks and Recreation Management from the University of Missouri, Courtney launched Health & Technology Partners (HTP), a social science research consultancy dedicated to improving well-being through cooperative partnerships with healthcare providers, communities, and natural resources.
While serving as the Executive Director for HTP, she also volunteers as the Research Fellow for Park Rx America, sits on the Advisory Council for the SHIFT Emerging Leaders Program, and is adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri. A proud, born-and-bred Midwesterner who currently calls Wisconsin home, she is always planning her next outdoor adventure.
Visit www.HealthAndTechnologyPartners.com to learn more about her work bridging nature, people, communities, and healthcare.
