Jackie McGrath joined our team in 2025 as the Trail Stewardship Program Assistant, coordinating maintenance efforts, leading volunteer events, and advancing ongoing stewardship initiatives. Raised on Nantucket, Jackie developed an early appreciation for the relationship between community and landscape. They graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. Prior to joining Friends, Jackie worked in ecological restoration and conservation stewardship, conducting field surveys, supporting invasive species management, and assisting with preserve and trail maintenance. They are passionate about building strong community partnerships that advance environmental stewardship. In their free time, Jackie enjoys hiking, farming, going to the movies with friends, and trying new restaurants with their spouse.