2023 NRPA Annual Conference Education Sessions
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*Please note that the preliminary education schedule is subject to change.
Active Parks! Increasing Physical Activity and the Use of Parks, Trails, and Greenways
(166) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D174
Speaker(s):
Allison Colman
Kaitlin Graff
Teresa Morrissey
- Category
- Education Session
Are You Missing Critical Steps Along the Staircase to Stewardship?
(510) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D167 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Ky Harkey
- Category
- Education Session
Ballot, Bond and Beyond! How to Ask Voters to Fund Parks Like the Infrastructure They Are!
(605) Talk
Topic(s): Public Policy and Advocacy
Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D165
Speaker(s):
Barbara Hernandez
Pegeen Hanrahan
Ryan Cambridge
- Category
- Education Session
Before, During and After Your Recreation Center Opens
(409) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Planning and Design , Operations and Maintenance
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D164
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Stacie Anaya
Mick Massey
- Category
- Education Session
Benefits of CAPRA Participation for Military Organizations
(803) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development
Accreditation, CAPRA, Military Recreation
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C144 (CAPRA)
Speaker(s):
Scott Scherberger
Matt Enoch
Andrew Scudellari
- Category
- Education Session
Boost Camps – Where Recreation Meets Education to Improve Academic Outcomes
(516) Talk
Topic(s): Programming
Partnerships, Youth
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C155
Speaker(s):
Marcus Allen
Kiara Stevenson
- Category
- Education Session
Environmental Justice and Park Equity: Restoration, Regional, Rural, and Race
(130) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Data and Evaluation, Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 4
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Clement Lau
Sean Woods
Melissa Erikson
- Category
- Education Session
Equity in Practice (EiP): Fighting Defensiveness in Equity Conversations
(171) Clinic
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 4 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Autumn Saxton-Ross
- Category
- Education Session
Equity in Program Planning? Oh Why?
(134) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Lakema Bell
Tiffany Johnson
Temesgen Habte
Joy House
- Category
- Education Session
Event Surveys: Give the People What They Want
(503) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Programming
Data and Evaluation
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D172
Speaker(s):
Haleigh Spragg
- Category
- Education Session
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center: The Revitalization of an International Icon
(704) Talk
Topic(s): Aquatics, Planning and Design , Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D162
Speaker(s):
Scott Hester
Maddie Monroe
Laura Voet
Gregory Jennings
- Category
- Education Session
Health Associated Economic Impact of Parks: Research, Tools and Case Building
(167) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness, Public Policy and Advocacy
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D163
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Kimberly Burrowes
Mark Treskon
Ayanna Williams
- Category
- Education Session
Hungry for Collaboration: Parks and the Health Department Team Up for Food Access in San Antonio
(148) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D173
Speaker(s):
Anna Macnak
Ruby Zavala
- Category
- Education Session
If You Effectively Market It, They Will Come! A Discussion on Inclusive Promotion Practices
(620) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Equity and Inclusion, Programming, Public Relations and Marketing
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C148 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Marby Barker
Clarence Boone
Liliana Ruiz Fischer
- Category
- Education Session
Natural Resources Policies, Protocols and Codes: Advocating for Nature at the Local Level
(110) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Public Policy and Advocacy
Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D161
Speaker(s):
Rosalie Hendon
Tina Mohn
Jenny Doan
- Category
- Education Session
Parks and Recreation Out and About: Addressing DEI Programming With Mobile Units
(521) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C156
Speaker(s):
Phil Davis
Veronica Burke
George Moxley
- Category
- Education Session
Pathways to Increasing Recreation Access for Individuals with Disabilties
(121) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Accessibility, Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 2
Speaker(s):
Dana Dodge
Cayla Hammaker
Kari-Miller Ortiz
- Category
- Education Session
Stories From the Field: How Green Space Engagement Built Community Relationships, Identity and Power
(608) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C142
Speaker(s):
Geneva Vest
Daniela Paz Peterson
Viridiana Marin
- Category
- Education Session
The Privilege of Privilege
(132) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Jason Elissalde
- Category
- Education Session
The Pursuit of Dedicated Funding
(535) Talk
Topic(s): Public Policy and Advocacy, Revenue Development
Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Brian Trusty
Rodney Franklin
- Category
- Education Session
Y’all Means All – Results in Inclusive Park Planning
(418) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Data and Evaluation
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C145
Speaker(s):
Claire Hempel
Gregory Montes
Justin Schneider
Rich DePalma
- Category
- Education Session
You're a Supervisor - What the Rec Now?!
(301) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development, Leadership and Personnel Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 6
10/12/2023 09:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 10:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C140
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Marcus McIntyre
Angelica Raya
Gabby Vera
- Category
- Education Session
Beyond Rainbow Washing: Intentionally Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace
(168) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion
LGBTQIA2S+
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 4 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Zach Zuchowicz
Tiff Cunin
- Category
- Education Session
CAPRA Volunteering: Preparing the Next Generation of Accreditation Leaders
(805) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development
Accreditation, CAPRA
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C144 (CAPRA)
Speaker(s):
Tara Stewart
Cindi Wight
Chris Bass
Neris Reyero
- Category
- Education Session
Cut Through the Red Tape to Expand Your Networking Map!
(305) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development, Leadership and Personnel Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C140
Speaker(s):
Alex Diaz
Jacob Munyon
- Category
- Education Session
Don't Mess With Texas
(609) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Ann Beck
- Category
- Education Session
Earmarks: Accessing a Sometimes Hidden Revenue Source
(542) Talk
Topic(s): Public Policy and Advocacy, Revenue Development
Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D174
Speaker(s):
Ted Mondloch
Phyllis Boyd
Kenny Weigandt
Calli Wilsey
- Category
- Education Session
Enhance Your Communication - Start a Podcast Today!
(616) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D167 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Meredith Lawrence
Bryce Shearen
Anthony Iracki
Thomas Venniro
- Category
- Education Session
Exploring Career Mobility Patterns of African American Women in Public Park and Recreation Agencies
(131) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development, Equity and Inclusion, Leadership and Personnel Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 4
Speaker(s):
Chermaine Cole
Steven Waller
- Category
- Education Session
From Pickleball to Line Dance — Keeping Retirees Active and Engaged
(515) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness, Programming
Older Adults
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C145
Speaker(s):
Stephanie Esposito
Farah Tunks
- Category
- Education Session
Go Mobile! Bringing Recreation to Your Community
(514) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C156
Speaker(s):
Kevin Witte
Cody Geddes
Ashley Gain
Cassie Swan
- Category
- Education Session
Good Trouble: Keep Your Foot on the Gas
(310) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development, Leadership and Personnel Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Addie Weaver
Tiffany Johnson
Roslyn Johnson
- Category
- Education Session
How a River Saves Lives: Anecdotal Evidence Supporting the Efficacy of Wilderness Therapy
(160) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness
Military Recreation
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D163
Speaker(s):
Karen House
Teresa Penbrooke
- Category
- Education Session
How Public Agencies Collaborate With Each Other and Nonprofits in Pursuit of Equity
(129) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Leadership and Personnel Management
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C142
Speaker(s):
Phil Ginsburg
Jesus Aguirre
- Category
- Education Session
Immerse. Listen. Learn. The Songs and Stories of Carmel Clay’s Bear Creek Park Master Plan
(406) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C155
Speaker(s):
Michael Klitzing
Michael Allen
Gregg Calpino
- Category
- Education Session
Lights, Camera, Action: Creating Digital Content That Tells a Story
(618) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Social Media
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 2
Speaker(s):
Monica Tetteh
Brian Plinck
Robyn Gerard
Amanda Mukhin
- Category
- Education Session
Living Life Off Pavement — Adaptive Equipment for Trail Exploration
(115) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion
Accessibility
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Tish Scolnik
April Wolfe
- Category
- Education Session
Nature in My Urban (Neighbor)hood
(102) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Public Policy and Advocacy
Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D161
Speaker(s):
Andre Harris
Morae Griffin
Jac Kyle
Rachel Felder
- Category
- Education Session
Now and Beyond: Future Proofing Your Aquatics Space
(706) Talk
Topic(s): Aquatics, Planning and Design
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D162
Speaker(s):
Melinda Pearson
Gwen Ruehle
Miklos Valdez
- Category
- Education Session
OK or NOT OK: The Role of Value Judgements in Parks’ Natural Resource Management
(108) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Equity and Inclusion
Community Engagement, Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D172
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Jonathan Johnson
Sloan anderson
John Davis
- Category
- Education Session
Park Management & Maintenance Roundtable with Local and State Park Leaders
(465) Clinic
Topic(s): Operations and Maintenance
Natural Resources Management, Where Community Grows, Workforce Development
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C148 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Kristine Stratton
Rodney Franklin
Arnold Randall
- Category
- Education Session
Partnership and Negotiation: Atlanta’s Greenspace Advisory Council
(603) Talk
Topic(s): Public Policy and Advocacy
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D165
Speaker(s):
Michael Halicki
Justin Cutler
Stacy Funderburke
Lesford Duncan
- Category
- Education Session
Public Engagement in Today’s Hybrid World: The Good, The Bad and The Oops
(502) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C146
Speaker(s):
Adam Wynn
Kinda Mines
Stephanie Cornejo
- Category
- Education Session
Report: Best Practices for Professionals Responding to Child Abuse
(145) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness
Partnerships, Safety and Security
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D173
Speaker(s):
Brittany McGowan
- Category
- Education Session
Tap Into Your Power To Inspire and Interrupt
(313) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development, Leadership and Personnel Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 2
Speaker(s):
Atuya Cornwell
Shenekia Weeks
- Category
- Education Session
The History and Benefit of Leadership Continuity Within the Dallas Park System
(327) Talk
Topic(s): Leadership and Personnel Management, Planning and Design
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 7
10/12/2023 10:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 11:30 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Crystal Ross
John Jenkins
Willis Winters
Paul Dyer
- Category
- Education Session
AI Insights for Parks & Recreation: ChatGPT in Action
(466) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Operations and Maintenance, Public Relations and Marketing
Data and Evaluation, Technology, Workforce Development
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 4 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Kelby Rose
Taylor Jeromos
Danielle Lucas
Cheryn Rapp
- Category
- Education Session
Big Dreams Can Come True in a Small Town!
(701) Talk
Topic(s): Aquatics, Planning and Design
Community Engagement, Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D162
Speaker(s):
Jessica Compton
Steve Burke
- Category
- Education Session
CDBG Funds: What You Need to Know
(541) Talk
Topic(s): Revenue Development
Funding, Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D174
Speaker(s):
Veronica Taylor
Melinda McMillan-Miller
Cece Peppers-Johnson
- Category
- Education Session
Coach Mental Wellness: Prioritizing Self to Better Serve Others
(149) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness
Sports
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Audrey Shaw
Andy Rice
- Category
- Education Session
Crafting Your Diversity Statement
(124) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Tracey Crawford
Oralethea Davenport
- Category
- Education Session
Examining Attitudes Toward Sporting Behaviors in a Youth Recreational Basketball League
(11) Talk
Topic(s): Programming, Research (NRPA Research Sessions/”NRS”)
Sports, Youth
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D167 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Kailei Foltmer
Eric Legg
- Category
- Research Education 1-Hour Talk
Expanding Audiences and Improving DEI in Educational Programming Through Mobile Augmented Reality
(513) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C156
Speaker(s):
Matt Nielson
Linda Carper
Mary Clark
Joel Krupa
- Category
- Education Session
Handling Challenging Conversations with a Polarized Public (219.2-Second Offering)
(219.2) Clinic
Topic(s): Customer Service, Equity and Inclusion
Communication, Safety and Security
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C148 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Ashley Virtue
Daniel Orth
- Category
- Education Session
Interpreters’ Guide to the Galaxy: How to Pack for Adventures in Nature Programming
(544) Talk
Topic(s): Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D172
Speaker(s):
Alice Chambers
- Category
- Education Session
Moore Park: An Urban Canopy With a Historical Footprint Leads to a Voice of Equity
(105) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Social Media
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D161
Speaker(s):
Christopher McMaster
Shenequa Crockett
Pete Ortiz
- Category
- Education Session
No More Suspensions: Dealing With Behavioral Challenges Through a New Lens
(119) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Youth
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C142
Speaker(s):
Lisa Drennan
- Category
- Education Session
Oh Snap; It Passed! Your Ballot-Based Funding Measure Was Successful, Now It’s Time to Implement!
(606) Talk
Topic(s): Public Policy and Advocacy
Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D165
Speaker(s):
Barbara Hernandez
Pegeen Hanrahan
Ryan Cambridge
Christi Fraga
- Category
- Education Session
Parks and Recreation = Public Health Solution
(165) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 4
Speaker(s):
Allison Colman
Cort Jones
- Category
- Education Session
Planning for the Trees: Columbus’ First Urban Forestry Master Plan
(412) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Planning and Design
Community Engagement, Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C145
Speaker(s):
Rosalie Hendon
Steven Horhut
- Category
- Education Session
Preserving a Walk in the Park: A Partnering Approach to Managing Park Safety and Security
(464) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Operations and Maintenance
Partnerships, Safety and Security
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C146
Speaker(s):
Chris Cisneros
Takeisha Reed
Rick Watson
Renee Johnson
- Category
- Education Session
Say More Without Saying More
(613) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Communication
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 2
Speaker(s):
Bobbi Nance
- Category
- Education Session
Shout it From the Rooftops: Recognizing Success and Celebrating It
(328) Talk
Topic(s): Leadership and Personnel Management, Public Relations and Marketing
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Nikki Ginger
Johnathan Skinner
- Category
- Education Session
Social Media Marketing 101
(619) Talk
Topic(s): Public Relations and Marketing
Social Media
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 2
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Alana Wenk
Rafaella Aleixo
Sarah Moskovitz
Christina High
- Category
- Education Session
The Esports Blueprint: How to Propose, Build and Execute an Esports Center
(411) Talk
Topic(s): Planning and Design , Programming
Sports
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D164
Speaker(s):
Justin Swaney
Cody Wager
- Category
- Education Session
The Great Transition
(307) Talk
Topic(s): Career Development
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C140
Speaker(s):
Priscilla Scott
Guillermo Bonnet-Laboy
- Category
- Education Session
Urban Forestry as Part of Your Park Operations
(106) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Operations and Maintenance
Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D163
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Lyle Russell
- Category
- Education Session
We Did (Not) Invent the Breakfast Burrito: Community Health and the Recreation of Recreation
(161) Talk
Topic(s): Health and Wellness, Operations and Maintenance, Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 8
10/12/2023 12:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 01:30 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D173
Speaker(s):
John Barney
Debbie Almager
Mari Simbana
Andre Dickson
- Category
- Education Session
Meet & Greet with the NRPA Conference Program Committee (Day 3)
(1003)
Topic(s): Career Development
Day/Time: Thursday - CPC Meet & Greet
10/12/2023 01:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C149 (CPC)
Speaker(s):
- Category
- Education Session
Being Innovative With Programs and Partnerships in an Impoverished, Low-Economic Status Community
(505) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Community Engagement, Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Marty Merriweather
Joy Sharp
- Category
- Education Session
Boost Your Local Economy With Trails
(532) Talk
Topic(s): Public Policy and Advocacy
Funding, Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C156
Speaker(s):
Andy Bohannon
- Category
- Education Session
Building on 30 years of National Public Lands Day
(172) Talk
Topic(s): Operations and Maintenance, Public Policy and Advocacy
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C142
Speaker(s):
Kelly Burnett
Jimena Vivanco
- Category
- Education Session
Buzzwords to Buzzworthy Projects: Practical Solutions to Increase Access and Equity in Youth Sports.
(224) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
Sports, Youth
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Shannon Bullock
Pam Yugar
Brent Kubalek
Nelly Musselman
- Category
- Education Session
Currie Park: Parks Equity and Resiliency in West Palm Beach
(417) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Community Engagement, Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C145
Speaker(s):
Leah Rockwell
Cristobal Betancourt
Ashley Langworthy
- Category
- Education Session
Hit the Green: Maximizing Municipal Golf Facility Funding, Revenue and Community Use
(537) Talk
Topic(s): Planning and Design , Programming, Revenue Development
Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D165
Speaker(s):
Dan Nicholas
Rich DePalma
- Category
- Education Session
Honor Your Journey, Inspire the Next
(336) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Leadership and Personnel Management, Programming
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 2
Speaker(s):
Atuya Cornwell
Shenekia Weeks
- Category
- Education Session
Operations Software Management: From Zero to Hero
(430) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion
Community Engagement, Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D163
Speaker(s):
Dave McDaniel III
Jennifer Vogt
- Category
- Education Session
Parks and Pediatrics Fit Together: Tackling Pediatric Obesity Through Healthcare Partnerships
(164) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
Community Engagement, Youth
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D173
Speaker(s):
Sarah Armstrong
Asheley Skinner
Jason Jones
Cody Neshteruk
- Category
- Education Session
Partnering with the Business Sector: Trends in Parks and Recreation
(538) Talk
Topic(s): Planning and Design , Revenue Development
Funding, Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D174
Available Both In-Person and On-Demand
Speaker(s):
Kellie May
Stephen Springs
Paula Sliefert
- Category
- Education Session
Putting Equity into Practice
(144) Talk
Topic(s): Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 4 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Maureen Neumann
Tiffany Young
Lyn Kinton
- Category
- Education Session
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What Relevance Means to Me
(501) Talk
Topic(s): Customer Service, Equity and Inclusion, Programming
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C140
Speaker(s):
Morae Griffin
Jac Kyle
Andre Harris
Rachel Felder
- Category
- Education Session
Realizing Olmstead’s Vision for Inclusive Public Space in the 21st Century
(103) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation, Equity and Inclusion, Planning and Design
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: D Ballroom Section 3
Speaker(s):
Rachel Cotter
- Category
- Education Session
Reimagining Parks: More Than a Post-Pandemic Slogan
(543) Talk
Topic(s): Operations and Maintenance, Programming, Revenue Development
Funding
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C155
Speaker(s):
Michael Klitzing
Kurtis Baumgartner
- Category
- Education Session
Saving a Community Canopy: At-Risk Tree Removal and Replanting Partnership in Lincoln, Nebraska
(112) Talk
Topic(s): Conservation
Data and Evaluation, Natural Resources Management
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D161
Speaker(s):
Maggie Stuckey-Ross
Denise Pearce
Loren Roberts
Michael Fallon
- Category
- Education Session
Social Districts: Is Your Community Ready to Sip n’ Stroll?
(404) Talk
Topic(s): Planning and Design , Programming
Community Engagement
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D164
Speaker(s):
Chris Octetree
Kirk Archer
- Category
- Education Session
The CORE Story: Public-Private Partnerships Take a Recreation Center From Dream to Reality
(428) Talk
Topic(s): Planning and Design , Operations and Maintenance, Programming
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D167 (Clinics)
Speaker(s):
Sam Cobb
Jason Ringdahl
Lyndsey Henderson
Doug McDaniel
- Category
- Education Session
The Keys to Facilitating Good Relationships Between Recreation and Maintenance
(421) Talk
Topic(s): Leadership and Personnel Management, Operations and Maintenance
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D162
Speaker(s):
David Fisher
Ricardo Rose
- Category
- Education Session
Transforming a Shopping Center Into an Urban Park and Recreation Center
(429) Talk
Topic(s): Planning and Design , Operations and Maintenance
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room D172
Speaker(s):
Ryan O'Connor
Jared White
David Mills
Chris Turner-Noteware
- Category
- Education Session
What the TECH! The Pros Reveal the Best of Parks’ Tried-and-True Software and Hardware
(423) Talk
Topic(s): Operations and Maintenance
Technology
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: C Ballroom Section 1
Speaker(s):
Greg Brown
Rick Valdez
- Category
- Education Session
Your Recreation Facility is Now an Emergency Shelter — The Relationships Needed for Success
(431) Talk
Topic(s): Operations and Maintenance
Partnerships
Day/Time: Thursday - Block 9
10/12/2023 02:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada)) - 10/12/2023 03:00 PM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Room C146
Speaker(s):
Christy Burgess
Cassandra Wallace
- Category
- Education Session