The Kennett Trails Alliance (KTA) has announced the appointment of Gina Craigo, a non-profit executive with more than 20 years of experience, as its new executive director.

In this role, Craigo will lead the agency through its next stage of development, and oversee and execute all key organization functions, including trail development, coalition building, operations and maintenance of trail networks, and community programming/outreach. 

Craigo, who has led public and private initiatives over the past two decades, most recently served as the community engagement manager with Delaware River City Corp (Riverfront North Partnership) in Philadelphia, where she was primarily responsible for driving community support for increases in public parks and trails along the Delaware River. She also previously served in similar capacities with the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association (Wissahickon Trails) and Friends of High School Park in Elkins Park, among others. 

Craigo received her Bachelor’s in Sociology/Political Science/Latin American Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Villanova University. 

Craigo is replacing Christina Norland, who served as KTA’s founding executive director for six years, and is now the Chair of Kennett Trail Alliance’s Board of Directors. She will continue her work in the Kennett community as the Social Initiatives Lead for Square Roots Collective. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Gina to our team at this critical moment in the development of the Kennett Greenway,” said Norland said. “KTA’s signature initiative reached its halfway point of completion last year, and this year will bring several exciting segments/connections online as we continue to expand access to trails across Kennett Square Borough and beyond. Gina brings with her the tactical knowledge and community-focused spirit required to make our next chapter better and brighter than our existing achievements.” 

The Kennett Trails Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to create a more connected, active, and accessible Kennett Square community through safe, sustainable trails and transportation solutions. In collaboration with residents, partners, and local leaders, the Kennett Trails Alliance is building a system of trails and shared spaces that support movement, equity, and community connection. Its signature project, the Kennett Greenway, will be a 14-mile trail loop across five municipalities in two states. More than 50 percent of the Greenway exists as of the close of 2025 with additional projects expected to be completed in 2026.