Tuesday, October 8
Web Accessibility and the American with Disabilities Act
10/8/2024, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EST
Education Block 2
Room: B302
Session Topic(s):
Accessibility , Communication , Equity and Inclusion , Marketing and Public Relations , 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Juan Acevedo
Mentoring Young Latinas and Latinos Through Park and Recreation Programs
10/8/2024, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EST
Education Block 2
Room: B402
Session Topic(s):
Community Engagement , Equity and Inclusion , Recreation Programming , Workforce Development , 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Carlos Ocasio Nydia Ocasio Jaqueline Menjivar Larios
10/8/2024, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EST
Education Block 2
Room: B305
Session Topic(s):
Career Development, Work Development
Presenter(s):
Gabby Vera
10-Minute Walk to Glory
10/8/2024, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EST
Education Block 2
Room: B303
Session Topic(s):
Community Engagement , Data and Evaluation , Planning and Design
Presenter(s):
Stacie Anaya Jose Marines Erika Tang
Proven Best Practices: Implementing Racquet and Paddle Sports Throughout Diverse Community Settings
10/8/2024, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EST
Education Block 2
Room: B312
Session Topic(s):
Accessibility , Equity and Inclusion , Partnerships , Planning and Design , Sports
Presenter(s):
AP Diaz Shonnda Smith Chris Bass Tara Eggleston Stewart
Wednesday, October 9
Strategies to Improve and Expand Park and Recreation Service Delivery to Underserved Populations
10/9/2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
NRS
Room: Exhibit Hall – NRS
Session Topic(s):
Communication , Community Engagement , Equity and Inclusion , Marketing and Public Relations , 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Juan Acevedo
Activate ATL: Combating Historic Inequities Through Implementation of ATL’s Parks & Rec Master Plan
10/9/2024, 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM EST
Education Block 3
Room: Thomas Murphy Ballroom Section 1
Session Topic(s):
Data and Evaluation , Equity and Inclusion , Funding , Operations and Maintenance , Planning and Design
Presenter(s):
Sabina Kasumova Tara Buckner Carlos Perez
Navigating the Path to 154/154: Achieving CAPRA Accreditation
10/9/2024, 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM EST
Education Block 4
Room: B202
Session Topic(s):
Accreditation , CAPRA , Data and Evaluation , Leadership and Personnel Management , Operations and Maintenance
Presenter(s):
Christopher Chastain Jose Marines
Smartphones and Swingsets: Using Cell Phone Data to Count Park and Playground Users
10/9/2024, 04:15 PM – 05:15 PM EST
Education Block 5
Room: B407
Session Topic(s):
Data and Evaluation , Planning and Design , Playgrounds , Technology
Presenter(s):
Isaac Castillo Chauncey Robbs
Smartphones and Swingsets: Using Cell Phone Data to Count Park and Playground Users
10/9/2024, 04:15 PM – 05:15 PM EST
Education Block 5
Room: B407
Session Topic(s):
Data and Evaluation , Planning and Design , Playgrounds , Technology
Presenter(s):
Isaac Castillo Chauncey Robbs
Thursday, October 10
Lost and Found: A Public Art Project From Start to Finish
10/10/2024, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Education Block 6
Room: B407
Session Topic(s):
Arts and Culture , Community Engagement , Equity and Inclusion , Leadership and Personnel Management , 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Diana Delgado Nicole Mentz Mandolen Sanchez
Mentoring in Sports: A Tool to Create Inclusive Environments Through Sports-Based Youth Development
10/10/2024, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Education Block 6
Room: B405
Session Topic(s):
Equity and Inclusion , Health and Wellness , Sports , Youth, 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Michael Vaughan Cherubin Adrian Juarez Charnon Barnes
Activate ATL: Combating Historic Inequities Through Implementation of ATL’s Parks & Rec Master Plan 1
10/10/2024, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Education Block 6
Room: Thomas Murphy Ballroom Section 1
Session Topic(s):
Data and Evaluation , Equity and Inclusion , Funding , Operations and Maintenance , Planning and Design
Presenter(s):
Sabina Kasumova Tara Buckner Carlos Perez
10/10/2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Education Block 7
Room: B403
Session Topic(s):
Advocacy , Arts and Culture , Career Development , Hiring , 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Eric Lopez
10/10/2024, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EST
Education Block 8
Room: B407
Session Topic(s):
Communication , Equity and Inclusion , Marketing and Public Relations , Recreation Programming , Social Media
Presenter(s):
Juan Acevedo
Angie Rance
10/10/2024, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EST
Education Block 8
Room: B206
Session Topic(s):
Hiring, Leadership and Personnel Management
Presenter(s):
Kari Felkamp, Catalina Galvan, Sarah Lagesse
Navigating Success: Internship Programs for Organizational, Professional and Personal Growth
10/10/2024, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EST
Education Block 8
Room: B404
Session Topic(s):
Career Development , Hiring , Leadership and Personnel Management , Networking, Workforce Development
Presenter(s):
Ines Palacios Rakim Watson
Splash Into Safety: Mobile Preventative Drowning Program
10/10/2024, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EST
Education Block 8
Room: B204
Session Topic(s):
Aquatics, Community Engagement , Equity and Inclusion , Health and Wellness , Partnerships
Presenter(s):
Pam Zanowski Austin Zuniga
Small-Sided Sports: The Future of Sports Programming
10/10/2024, 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM EST
Education Block 9
Room: B313
Session Topic(s):
Community Engagement , Recreation Programming , Sports , Youth, 2024 Conference Theme: “Where You Belong”
Presenter(s):
Joe Guzman
High-Performance Public Spaces: How Parks Can Make Communities More Resilient and Sustainable
10/10/2024, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EST
Education Block 8
Room: B402
Session Topic(s):
Community Engagement , Data and Evaluation , Funding , Partnerships , Planning and Design
Presenter(s):
Carlos Perez Kelly Boatwright Kate Parmelee
Unleashing the Power of Small Programs: The Story of San Nicolas Island Recreation
10/10/2024, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EST
Education Block 8
Room: B303
Session Topic(s):
Communication , Customer Service , Leadership and Personnel Management , Military Recreation
Presenter(s):
Alex Diaz Jacob Munyon Matthew Musser