Travis Hammill

Travis Hammill is the Director of Field Organizing for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), a wilderness advocacy organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah that works to protect public lands from a myriad of threats that could decimate the natural qualities of these lands. Travis is stationed in SUWA’s Washington, DC office and organizes activists and contractors across the eastern states. He also works closely with SUWA’s legislative team, roaming the halls of Congress and ensuring that every American has a voice in protecting public lands.

At George Mason University, Travis is teaching a course on Grassroots Campaigns and Coalitions in the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. This new course covers theories and technology for creating and managing effective, change-making movements a reality. 

Travis graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA with a degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Before working with SUWA, Travis was employed by the outdoor retailer REI in the Fairfax and Bailey’s Crossroads stores in the DC Metro Area. While with REI, he focused on the Outdoor Programs and Outreach division in his stores to build that connection between being an REI customer and being an advocate for the environment. 

While he never lived in Utah, he has visited the canyon country of the state many times over the past decade to go hiking, climbing, canyoneering, and kayaking. He currently resides in Alexandria, VA with his wife Rachel, and when he isn’t in the office, you’ll find him out on the trails.