Paul Steely White is the Executive Director of Parks & Trails New York, where he leads efforts to expand and protect access to parks, trails, and public lands across the state. Previously, he spent 14 years as Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives, helping transform New York City’s streets and public spaces through successful pedestrian, bicycling, and car‑free initiatives, including Car‑Free Central Park. Paul holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Montana and enjoys biking and hiking the Hudson River Valley with his family.

William Weinstein is a licensed acupuncturist with over two decades in private practice, offering a modern, neurologically grounded approach to traditional acupuncture. Based in New Paltz, New York, he combines palpation‑based assessment with contemporary neuroanatomy to create collaborative, evidence‑informed treatment plans that emphasize the nervous system as the primary mediator of acupuncture’s effects. Through acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, and gua sha, William works to demystify acupuncture—presenting it as a clinically relevant medical intervention that supports pain relief, improved function, and the body’s innate capacity for healing.

Mike Monastero is an endurance sports coach with over 20 years of experience coaching athletes in cycling, running, and triathlon. A founding coach at Altered States Coaching and owner of Babylon Bike Shop, Mike has worked with everyone from first‑time racers to elite Ironman athletes. Known for his early adoption of power‑based training and expertise in bike fitting, he’s helped hundreds of athletes improve performance, prevent injury, and achieve major endurance milestones.