How the NRPA Young Professional Network Is Amplifying the Voices of the Next Generation — Episode 137

 


If you are an NRPA member, you may know that NRPA provides
exclusive member networks to support your professional needs and
development. These networks, ranging from Aquatics, Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion, Armed Forces, Leadership Development, and
more, are an opportunity to collaborate and connect with
like-minded professionals from across the county.


 


One of these networks, which is highly engaged and doing a lot of
amazing work in the profession, is the Young Professional
Network, or YPN. The YPN serves NRPA members who are students and
young professionals under the age of 35.


 


I’m thrilled to be joined today by the co-chairs of the YPN’s
publications committee to discuss how they’re working to lift up
the voices and experiences of young professionals. Joining me is
Rachel Smith, a certified park and recreation professional and
the operations manager at James City County Parks and Recreation
in Virginia, and Colton Patak, the program supervisor at City of
Mason in Ohio.


 


Tune in to our full conversation below to learn how Colton and
Rachel are helping amplify the voices and experiences of young
park and recreation professionals. You’ll also learn:


Why being part of the YPN is so beneficial for young park and
recreation professionals

Why it’s so important for professionals — especially young
professionals — to share their stories, experiences, challenges
and successes with their peers

What types of topics the YPN Publications Committee is
interested in exploring for future publications

How being part of the YPN has been valuable for Rachel and
Colton, and why you should join (and a lot more)!



Related Resources:


YPN on Facebook

YPN on LinkedIn

YPN Connect Community

Email Rachel

Email Colton