Who We Are
Transition Trails is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating accessible pathways into digital careers, with a focus on Salesforce ecosystem opportunities. We believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
Founded in 2020, we recognized a critical gap: aspiring Salesforce professionals needed real-world experience to land jobs, but couldn't get experience without having jobs. Meanwhile, nonprofits and small businesses needed Salesforce expertise but couldn't afford traditional consulting rates.
Our solution? Create a unique ecosystem where supervised learners work on real projects for mission-aligned organizations, gaining portfolio-worthy experience while delivering quality, affordable support. Everyone wins.
Today, we've helped career builders launch successful Salesforce careers while supporting nonprofits and small businesses in their missions.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do, from designing programs to supporting our community.
Mission-Driven
We believe technology careers should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or resources.
Community First
Learning happens best in community. We create spaces where mentorship, collaboration, and support thrive.
Hands-On Learning
Real projects, real impact, real experience. Theory matters, but practice transforms careers.
Opportunity & Equity
We actively work to remove barriers and create pathways for underserved communities in tech.
Meet Our Team
Passionate professionals dedicated to building pathways and empowering communities.
Angela Landrith
Co-Founder & CEO
(The Visionary)
Angela spent more than 20 years leading Salesforce transformations for top financial institutions. Her journey from self-taught SQL analyst to Senior Vice President and Salesforce product visionary taught her the value of self-education, mentorship, and creating pathways for others.
After mentoring Hugh Richardson—and many others who, like him, were new to Salesforce—Angela realized the need for a structured approach to workforce development. And Transition Trails was born.
Today, Angela leads Transition Trails full time, shaping strategy, mentoring interns, and championing inclusive career pathways.
→ Salesforce Product Development
→ Career Progression
→ CRM Business Strategy
→ Change Management
→ CRM Platform Selection
→ Incorporate AI into Your Process
→ Vision and Roadmapping
→ Platform Adoption
→ Rationalizing Software Purchases
→ Mentoring and Coaching
→ RESOLVE Trainer
→ Agile Transformation
Kim brings a deep background in technical leadership and nonprofit training. As a Salesforce Solutions Architect and educator, she’s passionate about helping others build confidence through systems thinking and structured learning.
✔︎ MS Dynamics Configuration
✔︎ Notion App Development
✔︎ ChatGPT
✔︎ Zapier
✔︎ Business Analysis
✔︎ RESOLVE Trainer
✔︎ Salesforce Solution Design
✔︎ Salesforce Troubleshooting
✔︎ Salesforce Architectural Practices
Kim Barnes
Co-Founder & COO
(The Builder)
Hugh Richardson
Co-Founder & Alumni Success Story
(The Champion)
As a Solution Architect who’s made the leap from a non-technical background to leading teams and guiding multiple clients, Hugh understands the challenges — and the wins — of the journey firsthand.
He’s a firm believer in paying it forward, committed to empowering the next generation of tech talent, especially those transitioning from other industries or walks of life. Hugh is particularly passionate about opening doors for people who might not have access to traditional career paths, and helping them build the confidence and skills to thrive.
→ Solution Design
→ Requirements and Process Mapping
→ Security and Sharing
→ Troubleshooting
→ Incorporate AI into Your Process
→ Architectural Best Practices
→ Resume writing
→ Interview Prep
→ Mentoring
→ Coaching
→ RESOLVE Trainer
With extensive experience supporting nonprofit organizations and a degree in business from the University of Oklahoma, Kel brings operational excellence and fiscal stewardship to Transition Trails. A lifelong supporter of Angela’s career and the nonprofit mission, Kel ensures the organization remains financially sustainable and aligned with its core values.
→ Nonprofit Startup Specialist
→ Nonprofit Cloud Account & Donation Management
→ Business Development & Partnerships
Kel Landrith
Co-Founder & CFO
(The Steward)