“Like so many others, I initially discovered GVLT through the trails system. But as I learned more about the organization, I discovered the real depth of what GVLT stands for. To me, GVLT’s mission to conserve and connect is a metaphor for Bozeman’s community. Our trails both unite us and remind us that we share a common appreciation of place, space, and stewardship. While we are certainly a “connector,” GVLT is much more than a system of trails. It’s a vehicle that allows us to protect the lands we love, not just for ourselves, but for those who come after us.”

After many happy years teaching at the University of Toledo’s Jesup Scott Honors College, Page heeded the words of her two children to move to Bozeman and “go have a different kind of fun.” While she couldn’t quite give up her teaching career—she works as an adjunct professor at MSU—she has spent the past six years finding both fun and beauty within the Bozeman community. Along with her PhD in English Literature, part of what Page brought to the Honors College was a dedication to community service. Working in the greater Toledo community with students, leading service-learning trips to Nicaragua and Guatemala, and working with a foundation committed to stewardship, Page has long seen the value of creating a sense of community through hands-on engagement and shared learning. She brings to the Board her commitment to stewardship, her dedication to working in unity with the environment, and an appreciation of the role GVLT plays in enhancing and conserving open space for the future.