So long and happy trails to Liz!

April 3, 2026-

Next week we’re saying ‘so long’ to Liz, our Director of Philanthropy, and sending her off on her next adventure as she and her husband Todd retire to spend more time long-distance backpacking. Liz hopes to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in ten years, starting with a return to the Continental Divide Trail, which she hiked in 2024.

Many of you who have had the opportunity to connect with Liz already know her passion for wild places and her belief in the power of community. Since joining the Trust, Liz has been an invaluable member of our team, putting that passion to work to help advance nearly every aspect of our fundraising work.

“Leaving the Wilderness Land Trust is bittersweet because the wilderness values that brought me here are the same ones that are calling me back to the trail. My time here has been a highlight of my career in philanthropy. I’m lucky to have been part of such a dedicated, expert, and kindhearted team, especially during a challenging time for public lands and conservation in general,” says Liz. “Day by day, year by year, the Trust’s staff, board members, donors, and partners are working together to add acres to protected wilderness, and lifting each other up while we do it. It’s hard to imagine a better day job.”