About

Summary

Experienced Park and Recreation professional with focus in Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Administration, Governance, Leadership, Special Events, Capital Planning, Project Management, Facility Management, ADA Compliance, and Accessibility.

Education 

Illinois State University, BS, Park & Recreation Administration; Recreation Management sequence - 2012

Professional Certifications

Certified Park & Recreation Executive (CPRE), Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

Volunteering

Parks and Recreation Board Member, City of Evanston - March 2024 - Present

Networking and Special Interest Committee Member, Illinois Park & Recreation Association - February 2024 - Present

Section Education Committee Co-Chair, Illinois Park & Recreation Association - January 2024 - Present

Certification Committee, National Recreation and Park Association - August 2023 - Present

Illinois State Bill Co-Director, End Workplace Abuse, November 2023 - Present

Athletic Committee Co-Chair, Illinois Park & Recreation Association - Present

Senior Luncheon Volunteer, Village of Morton Grove - June 2021 - September 2024

Externship Buddy, American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration - October 2024

NRPA Conference Volunteer - Accessibility Attendant, Swag Attendant, Session Room Host, National Recreation and Park Association - October 2024 

Pitchfork Music Festival Volunteer, Pitchfork - July 2024

Beer Fest Volunteer, Mile Zero, Inc. - June 2024

Session Moderator/Host, Illinois Park & Recreation Association - January 2024

Honors & Awards

Christopher K Jarvi Partnership Award, Christopher K Jarvi Partnership Scholarship - September 2024

Young Professional Externship, American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration - October 2023