Elizabeth River Trail Foundation
nfk's 10.5+ mile urban trail with something for everyone.
The Elizabeth River Trail (or ERT) is Norfolk’s 10.5 mile (and growing!) urban trail located along the Elizabeth River, with its Foundation missioned to ensure its inclusivity, resilience, and connectivity in the communities it touches. The Trail connects 28 diverse neighborhoods, four higher education institutions, multiple entrepreneurial and innovation centers, and a range of businesses and services- also encouraging multi-modal transportation and spaces for communities to gather and individuals to recharge.
Non-Profit
Organization Type
Industry/Sector
Lifestyle & Wellness, Environment
Strategic Visioning & Facilitation: Guided board members through pivotal conversations that informed the organization's mission, vision, and equity statement—anchoring its strategic plan in long-range thinking and shared values.
Inclusive Strategy & Practice Design: Collaborated with leadership and committee stakeholders to develop inclusive processes, engagement strategies, and trust-building approaches—including new metrics and community-informed outreach—to ensure the Trail reflects and welcomes all who use it.
Public Repositioning: Supported efforts to reframe public perception of the Trail — building local pride, expanding awareness, and inspiring broader, more diverse engagement with the Trail as a shared cultural and connective asset.
"Rarely does one get to witness such commitment, passion and creative thinking in a team member and leader. Ms. Harrell shows up, goes above and beyond and often finds creative solutions to organizational problems. The connections she brings to our Foundation and her vision for bettering this region is inspiring and invaluable.”
KINDRA GREENE
Executive Director, The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation