Elizabeth Swain first set foot on Vinalhaven in 1986, and has been setting out along VLT's extensive trail system ever since. She is returning to the board after being term-limited off in 2009. "Why would I sign up for another tour of duty? Because VLT is such an important part of this community, helping protect habitat and public access to the traditional places islanders and seasonal residents have long enjoyed." She is a committed volunteer on the Walks & Talks committee, and enjoys learning something new on the weekend walks all summer. Trained as a forester, Elizabeth is part of a public affairs and environmental consulting firm in Portland. She also serves on the Board of Maine Huts & Trails, and chaired the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission. When not in Old Harbor, she lives in Pownal, Maine.