Name: Creating Influence as a Safety Leader
Start: 2026-10-22T08:30:00-0700
End: 2026-10-22T10:00:00-0700

Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.

Creating Influence as a Safety Leader

Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Clark

Safety leaders in outdoor programs are often accountable for safety outcomes, yet they have little positional authority to direct decisions or set organizational priorities. This is a structural challenge, not a personal one, and it's commonly faced by risk managers, program directors, and anyone who wears a safety leadership hat as part of their role.

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Stuart Slay

Independent Risk Advisor, Slay Risk LLC

Stuart Slay is Director of Slay Risk, a safety leadership consultancy and coaching practice for outdoor programs and schools. Stuart previously led risk management at the SCA and spent a decade directing an outdoor education program at an international school in South Korea. His background... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Clark 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217

Program Administration, Breakout Session

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