The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.

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Kristine Stratton

Tiffany Polzin Cpsi

Danielle Lucas

Michele White Cae, Iom

Kent Hunt

John Mancuso

Elyse Gentile

Taylor Jeromos

Molly Sullivan

Lamar Lee

Austin Barrett

Kellie May

Autumn Saxton-Ross

Candice Carnage

Rebecca Cameron

Brenda Beales

Clarissa Garcia

The Program Management team at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is responsible for overseeing and implementing various initiatives that align with the organization’s mission to build strong, vibrant, and resilient communities. This team manages projects related to community and environmental resilience, aquatics, and overall program development. They ensure that initiatives are executed effectively and contribute to equity, climate-readiness, and the health and well-being of communities served by NRPA's extensive network.

Program Management

Learning and Development

Safety and Certification Team

Management and Coordination

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