Asha Shoffner

Asha (she/her) is a queer first generation immigrant via adoption residing in saint paul, the ANCESTRAL and contemporary homelands of the dakota people in mni sota makoce (Minnesota).

She is an educator, innovator, adventurer, and founder of Fiwygin Outdoors, ASHA consulting, and BIPOC Outdoors Twin Cities.

Asha drinks hot chai or iced cold press every morning, listened to 93,849 minutes of music in 2018, loves to be on the water or in the woods, and is committed to ensuring equitable, inclusive and empowering access to the outdoors for historically marginalized people and communities. She is the proud auntie of three nephews, who she affectionately refers to as her Lil’ Homies.

Media and Publications

Facing Race Award Recipient - Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation - October, 2023.

New frontiers: Asha Shoffner on connecting diverse Minnesotans to the state's northern wilderness - Minnesota Public Radio (video) - Ben Hovland, September 2022

In Focus: How To Make Outdoor Recreation More Welcoming for all - Minnesota Public Radio (video)- Twila Dang and Kelly Gordon, September 2022

2021 Outsider of the Year - Outside Magazine, Stephanie Pearson, 2021

A Push to Make The Outdoors More Accessible - Sahan Journal, Andrew Hazzard, 2021

Minnesota Looks to Address Disparities in Outdoor Recreation - Minnesota Public Radio Podcast with Angela Davis, 2021

Feeling Minnesotan - Counter Stories Podcast with Hlee Lee and Anthony Galloway, 2021

Natural Connection: My story of finding peace and community in the outdoors - Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Magazine, Asha Shoffner, 2021

Careers in the Outdoors (video) - Wilderness Inquiry, 2021

Metro Masterpiece: Dress For Cold Weather Success (video) - Metropolitan Council, 2021

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Asha Consulting

Asha is open to discussing contracted work at this time. Learn more here: http://www.ashamarie.com/consulting

Photo CREDIT

All photos by Asha Shoffner unless otherwise noted.

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