Born and raised in rural Northern MD, Elizabeth has always possessed an affinity for nature and a strong connection to Maryland’s waterways. Elizabeth received her bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with a minor in Environmental Science, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Writing. Before joining the GVC team, she was a second-grade teacher. She is passionate about motivating others to engage in their natural curiosity and to care more deeply about their local environment. She loves applying this passion to her work with GVC. In her free time, Elizabeth can be found reading or writing, running on trails, or traveling with her camera.