Summit Metro Parks
Karen Koch is an experienced professional in communication and environmental education with a background in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as an Interpretive Naturalist at Summit Metro Parks since July 2022, Karen engages park visitors through educational programs. Previous experience includes serving as an Americorps Member at Western Reserve Land Conservancy, where tasks encompassed writing, photography, and community initiatives. Roles in business development and marketing communications at AloNovus Corp. and Discover Hartville showcased expertise in enhancing local business visibility. Additionally, expertise in communications was demonstrated through leadership positions with Lake Local Schools and various roles at Congress Lake Club. Karen holds a bachelor's cum laude degree in Public Relations from Kent State University, earned between 1980 and 1984.
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Summit Metro Parks
Established in 1921, Summit Metro Parks celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2021. The park district manages more than 15,000 acres throughout 16 parks, three nature centers and over 150 miles of trails, including 22 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Annual attendance is approximately 5.5 million visits. Visit us online at summitmetroparks.org.