Learn. Reflect. Implement.
Supporting the current network of leaders within the North Country Trail Community and creating space for new leaders is critical to the work we do. NCTA’s Leadership Summit aims to bring together those in a leadership role in NCTA Chapters and Affiliate organizations, and our Next Generation Coalition to learn from experts in different fields, and reflect on how what we learned can be beneficial to the North Country Trail and the development of our leaders as individuals.
Whether it be learning to navigate the generational shift, exploring the importance of whose stories we tell or learning leadership basics, each session will give you an opportunity to learn from the experts, have discussion with peers and identify some tangible next steps to improve how we work.
Fall 2021
Participants can sign up for each session independently, but joining for all three is ideal.
| Speaker | Session | Description | Date, Time, Length | RSVP |
| Katherine Jeffery | Bringing Generations Together for the Trail | Understanding what motivates Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials and beyond is key to help bring a new generation into our work. Join Katherine Jeffery to explore what’s unique about each generation and understand the things that bring us together. | October 15 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), 90 minutes | Register |
| Carolyn Finney | Who Belongs in the Great Outdoors? | Whose story we tell can change our perception of who belongs outdoors. Join Carolyn Finney to explore how race and privilege play a role in whose stories get shared and who gets to speak on behalf of the natural world. | October 21 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT), 90 minutes | Register |
| Amy Stork | Principles of Sustainable Leadership | Building strong leadership skills and practices in your Chapter/Organization is important and sustaining that leadership over time ensures we can accomplish our mission long into the future. Join consultant Amy Stork to explore ideas around leadership, governance, recruitment and succession planning. | October 23 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), 3.5 hours | Register |
Katherine Jeffery. “Dr. Katherine Jeffery is a generational researcher and practitioner who is passionate about guiding companies and organizations through the massive leadership transition that is happening in the world right now. She has done in-depth research on the Millennial generation having worked with them for over 20 years and focused her doctoral research on their view of leadership and teams.”
Carolyn Finney. “Carolyn Finney, PhD is a storyteller, author and a cultural geographer who is deeply interested in issues related to identity, difference, creativity, and resilience. The aim of her work is to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action.” Photo by Nicholas Nicols.
Amy Stork. “As a consultant and coach, I bring real tools to help leaders, teams, and organizations develop even deeper and more effective ways to work. My service is grounded in more than 20 years of experience with non-profits and public agencies as an executive, manager, volunteer leader, and consultant. I am inspired by my personal passions for wilderness, community, and connection – and by your commitment to your work.”
The NCTA Leadership Summit is funded by the National Park Foundation.