From Newcomer to Seasoned Professional: Navigating the NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 162

We are getting very excited to travel to Atlanta (in just one
week!) to connect with thousands of our closest park and
recreation friends at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference. And on
today’s episode, we’re talking with someone who is local to the
Atlanta area and might have some insider tips if you’ll be
joining us next week.


Jamiah Flagg, CPRP, is the operations coordinator at Douglasville
Parks and Recreation in Georgia, and after sharing a blog post
with us about her 2023 conference experience, we knew we wanted
to chat with her further since this year’s conference is right in
her backyard.


We discussed what receiving NRPA’s Diversity Scholarship in 2023
meant to her, how her conference experience motivated her to
become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional, and the
boost in confidence she feels with another year of experience
under her belt.


Tune in below to learn more about Jamiah, her conference tips and
more. You’ll also learn:


What inspired Jamiah to get into the field of parks and
recreation

What Jamiah’s 2023 NRPA Annual Conference experience meant to
her

What she’s looking forward to at the 2024 NRPA Annual
Conference

Tips for conference attendees and recommendations for
first-time Atlanta visitors

Why Jamiah feels like parks and recreation is where she
belongs

And much more!



Related:


Connect with Jamiah on LinkedIn

Douglasville Parks and Recreation



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