Kokia Tarik

Kokia Tarik, CPRP has work experience with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. At the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Kokia held the roles of Principal Park Naturalist and Activating Parks Program Coordinator. Kokia started as the Activating Parks Program Coordinator in September 2016 and was promoted to Principal Park Naturalist in October 2018. At the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Kokia served as an Outdoor Recreation Specialist from January 2012 to September 2016.

Kokia Tarik, CPRP, has obtained a Master of Science degree in Education with a focus on Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies from the State University of New York Cortland. Prior to pursuing their master's, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Psychology at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). The provided information does not specify the specific years of enrollment and graduation for either degree.