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Parks & Recreation Emerging Professionals Committee (PREP)

Our goal is to connect students and emerging professionals with experienced professionals in the parks and recreation field. We look to help these folks gain experience, knowledge, and excitement about the opportunities that are available to them through our organization and the greater parks and recreation field.

Currently, the PREP Committee focuses on reaching out to Washington state universities offering degree programs that directly relate to the parks and recreation field by connecting with students and faculty through campus visits and conference opportunities such as our mentorship program.

WRPA Mentorship Program

This annual program pairs distinguished professionals (our mentors) with a student or emerging professionals (our mentees) who can benefit from having a networking relationship with a current professional in the industry.

More information coming in the Fall/Winter 2024.

WRPA University Partners

  • Central Washington University
  • Eastern Washington University
  • Gonzaga University
  • Washington State University
  • Western Washington University
  • Skagit Valley College
Visit Our University Partner Page

For more information or to join this committee, please contact: wrpa@wrpatoday.org

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Commitment: 3-6 hours per month

Committee

Chair

  • VACANT

Committee

  • Carmen Murrell, Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  • Amanda Zollner, Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  • Olivia Ryan, Mercer Island Parks & Recreation
  • Melissa Bianconi, Bellingham Parks & Recreation
  • Ethan Olson, Cheney Parks & Recreation
  • DJ Mackie, Pullman Parks & Recreation
  • Kylee Ashley,  Pierce County Parks & Recreation