Board of Directors

Akiebia Hicks
West Hartford
Akiebia Hicks is a former National Park Service (NPS) Park Ranger, having worked at various parks in the Southeast region before pursuing a PhD from Clemson University. Currently, she serves as a Project Manager at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), where she leads equitable access initiatives such as the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), Connecticut State Parks All-Terrain Wheelchair Program, and ParkConneCT.
A champion of environmental justice and inclusion, Akiebia played a pivotal role in establishing a partnership between the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to promote workforce development and recruit diverse talent. She has been a Board Member of the George Wright Society since 2019 and remains deeply committed to connecting underserved communities with nature while advancing environmental resilience.