San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department
Barbara Swan Chami, MS, MPS, currently serves as the Manager of Policy and Public Affairs at the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, a position held since August 2022. With a robust background in research and policy, Chami was previously the Qualitative Research Lead and Research Analyst at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, contributing significantly to studies on civic engagement and inclusive governance. Prior experience includes project management at Cornell University assessing cover crop incentive programs, along with roles at various organizations focusing on food justice, community gardening, and urban farming. Chami holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master's in Food Policy and Political Ecology from Cornell University and a Master's in Global Affairs/Peacebuilding from New York University.
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San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Mission is to provide enriching recreational activities, maintain beautiful parks and preserve the environment for the well-being of everyone in our diverse community. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department administers more than 220 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces, including two outside the city limits-- Camp Mather in Yosemite Valley and Sharp Park in Pacifica, Calif. Our park system includes 25 recreation centers, nine swimming pools, five golf courses and numerous tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and other sports venues. Included in the department’s responsibilities are the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo, and Lake Merced. Our staff members are diverse, committed and talented recreation and park professionals, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park patrol officers, custodians, electricians, painters, and more.