Maribel Castañeda

Maribel is a passionate coalition builder with over a decade of experience in local and state government working in areas such as education, community development, and constituent engagement. She is currently the Manager of the Confluence of States supporting a network of 18 state offices of outdoor recreation and the Coordinator for Our Virginia Outdoors, a coalition focused on promoting Virginia’s outdoors for all. She previously served as the Director of Appointments and Director of Latino Outreach for Governor Northam. Maribel is an avid outdoors enthusiast from Harrisonburg, Virginia and grew up exploring the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She loves camping, hiking, and running.