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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

  • DJ Mackie, Pullman Parks & Recreation

Committee

  • Amanda Zollner, Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  • Brad Case, City of Ellensburg
  • Carmen Murrell, Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  • Chris Paowell, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
  • Hayden Spevacek, Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
  • Jennifer Papich, City of Spokane
  • Olivia Ryan, Mercer Island Parks & Recreation
  • Lauren Woodmansee, City of Bellingham
  • Melissa Bianconi, Bellingham Parks & Recreation
  • Ethan Olson, Cheney Parks & Recreation
  • Kylee Ashley,  Pierce County Parks & Recreation
  • Megan Miller, WRPA
  • Tiffany Hanzo Martin, WRPA

Board Liason: Chris Powell