Today we announce that after six years of service, Liz Cornish is stepping down from her role as Executive Director of Bikemore. Liz joined Bikemore as the sole staff person in 2015 and has since grown the organization to four full time and two part time staff members.
Bikemore is now considered a leader in transportation policy and has received local and national recognition for our work during Liz’s tenure. She has made the city a safer place to walk, bike and use transit, all while being an exemplary community advocate and coalition builder. Liz will be missed, but we are grateful for her contributions to Bikemore and Baltimore. This is an exciting time for both Liz and for our organization. We look forward to our continued growth to serve the residents of Baltimore, and to continue partnering with Liz in our important work.
In April, Liz will join South Baltimore Gateway Partnership as the Enhanced Services Director where she will work with South Baltimore communities to strengthen and improve neighborhood parks, public spaces, and recreation programs. She is especially looking forward to her continued involvement in the creation of the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network. South Baltimore Gateway Partnership serves as a lead partner in the development of the Middle Branch portion of the 35-mile trail loop.
The Board of Bikemore celebrates the amazing contributions Liz Cornish has delivered for Baltimore area residents, accelerating advocacy for a more equitable and livable city for all. Under her leadership the organization has more than doubled, both in size and impact, with Liz advocating for safe access to our shared public spaces and roadways, piloting innovative projects like the Big Jump, pivoting Bikemore to deliver food during the pandemic, advancing transportation policy across the region, and ushering in the landmark Complete Streets bill to ensure prioritization of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in planning and roadway design for Baltimore City. The impact of her leadership cannot be overstated.
As Liz transitions to her new role, Bikemore board and staff will be working in the coming weeks to ensure continuity of operations and initiate a search for a new Executive Director. We look forward to continued collaboration with Liz as well as the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership as we work to build a more connected Baltimore.
From the Bikemore's Board of Directors
Patrice Kingsley, President
Jim Brown, Vice President
Ashiah Parker, Treasurer
Lily Mitchell, Secretary
Danielle Ford, Kyle Harrer, Collin Hayward, Christian Kansler, Drew Smith, and David Wolfe