Lydie Gutfeld

Lydie Gutfeld has extensive work experience in the field of parks, recreation, and community services. Lydie currently holds the position of Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services at the City of San Bernardino since December 2021. Prior to this, they owned and served as Head Coach/Choreographer at Cheer Better United, LLC since June 2018.

From July 2015 to December 2021, Lydie worked as a Community Services Manager at the City of Mission Viejo. Lydie also served as a Program Coordinator at the City of Irvine from June 2002 to July 2015.

Lydie has been actively involved in professional organizations related to their field. Lydie was a member of the State Board of Directors and Past President at the California Parks and Recreation Society from March 2006 to March 2020. Additionally, they served as the Bylaws Chair for WILS- Women In Leisure Services in 2006.

Overall, Lydie Gutfeld's work experience showcases their expertise and leadership in parks, recreation, and community services.

Lydie Gutfeld has a diverse education history. Lydie obtained their Master's Degree in Public Administration with a focus on Human Resources from California State University, Fullerton, between 2014 and 2017. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's of Science in Child and Adolescent Development from the same university from 2003 to 2005. In their earlier academic years, Lydie attended Irvine Valley College from 2002 to 2003, where they pursued an Associates degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Dance. Lastly, they spent their undergraduate years from 1996 to 1999 at Cal State Northridge, studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, though they did not receive a degree in this field.