Jennifer has spent many years hiking, kayaking, SUPing, and walking.  She learned of WVSTA and the Allegheny Trail in the Summer of 2024 while camping. She sought out the ALT and once on it, she was eager to learn more.  She attended the annual Trek that same year and has been volunteering with the trail ever since.  In May, she hiked half of the trail and plans to complete it soon. She is already planning her next long distance hike out west! She comes to the association with a love of the outdoors, a love for West Virginia and all of its beauty and a background in education, community service, and grant writing.  She lives by the motto, “bloom where you’re planted” and is grateful every day to learn more, meet new people, and give of herself in ways that empower others.