Meet Our Interns

American Hiking is pleased to introduce you to it’s summer interns!  Join us in welcoming the next generation of trail stewards: Ben and Meghan


Meghan FoleyMeghan Foley 1

Meghan is a rising senior at the College of William & Mary majoring in Public Policy. At school, Meghan helps direct the Alternative Breaks program on campus (spring and summer service oriented vacations), facilitates diversity training for incoming students, and is passionate about promoting community engagement among students. She has spent her summers working at non-profits focusing on development and legislative affairs. She’s excited to join the American Hiking Society as a Trail Programs Intern and looks forward to collecting stories and data from National Trails Day 2015. Meghan comes from a nature oriented family and has celebrated many major holidays with a family hike!

Favorite Hike: Mount Monadnock, New Hampshire


Ben SkachBen Skach

Ben is a rising junior at Tufts University, where he is studying political science and mathematics. Growing up in Oregon, he learned to appreciate the outdoors through hiking, backpacking, and mountain climbing. After become fascinated with politics during middle and high school, he has pursued this interest through his major, extracurricular activities, and work as an intern on a senator’s campaign last summer. At school, he is an active member of the Tufts Mountain Club, through which he enjoys hiking and rock climbing. American Hiking Society combines Ben’s passion for the outdoors with his interest in public service. He hopes not only to gain experience and knowledge this summer, but also to help give back to trails that he has benefited from across the country.

Favorite Hike: Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon