MTC Volunteer Profile: Julie Isbill
The Maine Trails Coalition (MTC) is fortunate to have Julie Isbill involved in both our Leadership Team and in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work group! Julie has helped with numerous projects throughout the state that helps guide communities in locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Julie is the current chair of the DEI work group, which has helped keep the MTC grounded in its DEI work as we develop our Coalition, keeping this perspective in mind with all that we do.
This work group meets every other month to learn together and to insure that diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the mindset, practices, and efforts of the Maine Trails Coalition. If interested, please use the contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Preferred Name and pronouns: Julie Isbill, she/her
Affiliation: National Park Service Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance program Project Manager
MTC Role: Leadership Committee member; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work group chair
What's your favorite Maine Trail? Choosing a favorite trail is like choosing a favorite child! Maine has so many beautiful trails and more and more that are "close to home". My favorite trail(s) are right out my back door on land that has been conserved by its owners and the local land trust. I go out every day in the woods and to the bay with my dog, walking or skiing - sometimes twice! Having trails nearby is priceless to me.
Why Do You love Maine Trails? Walking, skiing, biking and paddling are my favorite leisure activities and trails make it all possible! Spending time outdoors on trails keeps me feeling balanced and alive.
What inspires you? Nature! It's at the heart of all beauty and brilliance; all of the answers to our questions are there.
Why are you involved with MTC and trails in your area? My job with the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program often boils down to helping figure out and create trails. The Maine Trails Coalition has emerged as the place where the movers and shakers in trails are gaining strength from each other to make Maine an even better place of well-built, well-maintained, and well-loved trails. Who wouldn't want to be part of that?!
If you are interested in participating in MTC’s DEI work group, or have resources you’d like us to share on our DEI Resources page, please use the contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
