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  • 1.  District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-05-2024 01:39 PM

    Hello D10!

    In case you haven't seen yet, the next CPRS District & Section Challenge has been announced, where it focuses on introductions!

    If you are unaware of the CPRS District & Section Challenge, this initiative, created by CPRS HQ with the support of the Member Engagement Committee, aims to encourage greater involvement of CPRS members while fostering friendly competition among districts and sections. Each month, CPRS districts and sections will compete head-to-head for the chance to claim victory and win the coveted GRAND PRIZE at the Connections 2025: CPRS Conference & Expo in Sacramento.

    Here is an overview of how the challenge works: Each month, a new challenge will be presented, and the TOP FIVE districts or sections in each challenge will earn points. At the Connections 2025 Conference, the district or section with the highest overall points will be declared the winner with a small prize for each member of the winning district or section.

    To ensure fairness, points will be awarded based on percentages rather than raw numbers, ensuring that districts and sections of all sizes have an equal opportunity to succeed.

    This thread will be used as the main hub for introductions, and we encourage as many members to introduce themselves to showcase that we truly are #D10Strong!

    Feel free to use a sample template down below for introductions, or show off how wonderful you are by creating your own unique message!

    Name:

    Agency:

    Title:

    Years in Rec:

    Fun Fact:

    Name: Travis Ramsdell

    Agency: City of Westminster

    Title: Community Services and Recreation Coordinator

    Years in Rec: 6 years

    Fun Fact: I am a huge sports fan, and actively trying to join Club 124! (Visit each stadium across the Big 4 Sports Leagues - NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA)

    We look forward to meeting each one of you and growing our community!



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    Travis Ramsdell
    Recreation Coordinator
    City of Westminster
    Westminster CA
    (714) 548-3677
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  • 2.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-05-2024 03:00 PM

    Hello D10!

    My name is Jake Hopkins, and I am your current D10 president. I work as a Community Services Supervisor for the City of Fountain Valley. I have been working in Recreation for 11 years and have overseen Facility Rentals, Special Events, Aquatics, Contract Classes, and more!

    A fun fact is that I was once in a JLO Music Video.

    Another fun fact is that I have one half-uncle, one half-aunt, four Uncles, one Aunt, and three step-aunts. 

    I am so excited to continue to serve in CPRS this year, and I know our amazing board has lots of great things planned.



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    Jake Hopkins
    Community Services Supervisor
    City of Fountain Valley
    Fountain Valley CA
    (714) 839-8611
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  • 3.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-05-2024 03:22 PM

    Hello D10!

     

    My name is Aumee Frey and I'm the current CPRS State Board Region 5 Representative.  I work for the City of Mission Viejo as a Community Services Manager, and I've worked in recreation for almost 9 years. 

     

    Fun Facts: 

    I love the artist PINK, but that is one of my least favorite colors.

    My middle name is Farah, named after Farrah Fawcett from Charlie's Angels 😊

     

    Let's go D10, can't wait to meet you all!

     

    Aumee Frey

    Community Services Manager

    949-470-3084 | afrey@cityofmissionviejo.org

    https://cityofmissionviejo.org/recreation

     

    Click here to see us in action!

     

     

     

     






  • 4.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-27-2024 10:16 PM

    Hi Everyone!

    Next month I will have been with CPRS for a whole year! Time flies when you’re having fun.

    Fun fact: I was named after an English pop band ‘Alisha’s Attic’ after my parents heard their song ‘Alisha Rules the World’. They obviously had big dreams for me haha!

    I moved to California nearly 2 years ago with my partner, Alex and Golden Retriever, Dandelion. I’m excited to explore all of the hidden gem this state has to offer. Please share your must-visit spots and favorite restaurants with me!



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    Alisha Herriott
    Communications & Marketing Manager
    California Park & Recreation Society
    Sacramento CA
    (916) 665-2777
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  • 5.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-05-2024 03:31 PM

    Name: Andrea Lain-Ruffino

    Agency: City of Long Beach

    Title: Community Services Supervisor

    Years in Rec: 26

    Fun Fact: I have been to Hawaii 16 time.

    I have been a D10 mentor for 2 years and served on the D10 Mentor Committee for 1 year.  I am looking forward to many more.



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    Andrea Lain-Ruffino
    Community Services Supervisor
    City of Long Beach Parks Recreation & Marine
    Long Beach CA
    (562) 570-3228
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  • 6.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-05-2024 10:13 PM
    This is great, i didnt know you were involved! Did you want me to do something?

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  • 7.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 07:42 AM

    Name: Meaghan O'Neill

    Agency: City of Long Beach

    Title: Community Services Supervisor- El Dorado Regional Park and Nature Center

    Years in Rec: 20 

    Fun Fact: I started my career as a zookeeper working with elephants and tigers.



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    Meaghan O'Neill
    Community Services Supervisor
    City of Long Beach Parks Recreation & Marine
    Long Beach CA
    (562) 570-1746
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  • 8.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 07:56 AM

    Name: Melanie Goss

    Agency: OC Parks

    Title: Park Maintenance Supervisor II

    Years in Parks: 20

    Fun Fact: I do historic cemetery research and restoration with my Mom, who volunteers for the County. We give tours of the historic Yorba Cemetery once a month. We are currently restoring the heavily vandalized grounds.



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    Melanie Goss
    Park Maintenance Supervisor
    OC Parks
    Irvine CA
    (657) 250-1183
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  • 9.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 09:17 AM

    Hey hey D10!!  

    My name is Ashley Wysocki and I am the Director of Community & Library Services for the City of Huntington Beach!  I've been in the field of recreation for 21 years....holy cow, I didn't realize that until just now! 

    A couple of fun facts about me:

    My all-time favorite band is Incubus....I've seen them live 61 times (and counting)!

    Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the greatest candy ever, and I always have them available in my office!

    I'm a former Aquatics Section Treasurer and Past President for our local Women In Leisure Services (WILS) Chapter and for WILS National.  

    I don't make it out nearly enough to D10 events, so someone should really start holding me accountable!  Thanks to all of our D10 leaders for everything they do to further the profession! 



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    Ashley Wysocki
    Director of Community & Library Services
    City of Huntington Beach Community Services Dept.
    Huntington Beach CA
    (714) 374-5302
    Ashley.Wysocki@surfcity-hb.org
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  • 10.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 05:36 PM

    Howdy all! 


    Name: Christy Quade


    Agency: City of Mission Viejo


    Title: Community Services Specialist 


    Years in Rec: little over a year


    Fun Fact: I love dogs, am an avid yogi and used to own a yoga studio in San Clemente. 


    Christy Quade

    Community Services Specialist

    25800 Montanoso Drive

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

    Direct line 949-452-8391

    Recreation Centers 949-859-4348

    cquade@cityofmissionviejo.org

    Parks Make Life Better

     






  • 11.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 09:33 AM

    Name: Nancy Shean

    Agency: City of Yorba Linda

    Title: Recreation Coordinator

    Years in Parks: 6.5 years

    Fun Fact: I am a Formula 1 fan, and my maiden name is McLaren, so naturally I am a McLaren fan. I even named my cat, Senna, after Ayrton Senna. I'm also a huge fan of Legos and have a bunch at home and on my desk, including a McLaren Formula 1 race car. 



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    Nancy Shean
    Recreation Coordinator
    City of Yorba Linda
    Yorba Linda CA
    (657) 242-4663
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  • 12.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 03:39 PM

    Hello District 10 Representatives.

    Thank you for the introductions.  Thank you for your service with CPRS.


    Patti LaPlace, MPA, RTC
    Executive Director
    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)                                
    1250 Bellflower Blvd - HSD 100
    Long Beach, CA  90840
    Phone - 562-985-8732 or on campus 5-8732

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

    Check out our Facebook page


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  • 13.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-06-2024 08:42 PM

    Howdy D10 Fam!

    I'm Demi and am a Recreation Program Coordinator for the City of Santa Ana! Currently serve as D10's Marketing Specialist, Recreation Leader Training Consortium Committee Co-Chair, and Mentoring Committee Co-Chair. Here to serve and help you explore D10! Let's connect! Feel free to reach out through here or D10's social media! Been in Community Services/Recreation for the past 9 years?

    Fun Fact: As a Latina, I love me some spicy salsa, but miss me with the sauces! Not a fan of ranch, buffalo sauce, mustard, mayo, but I swear I'm not a picky eater! Hahaha Free is for me!



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    Demi Perez
    Recreation Program Coordinator
    City of Santa Ana - PRCSA
    Santa Ana CA
    (714) 571-4270
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  • 14.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-07-2024 08:51 AM

    Hello everyone! 

    My name is Amanda Bassett (soon to be Kubik) and I'm the Admin section rep for District 10. I'm also on the National Board for Women in Leisure Services, currently serving as  the National Director of Finance. I have been in parks and recreation with the City of Mission Viejo for 22 years and I'm currently a Recreation and Community Services Supervisor at the Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center.

    As for my "fun fact" I recently dressed up as a Zonk superhero for an episode of Let's Make a Deal and ended up being on the show as a walk on guest!

    Amanda Bassett
    Community Services Supervisor 
    City of Mission Viejo
    Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center
    (949) 452-8326
    abassett@cityofmissionviejo.org

    Make Recreation Your Mission
    www.cityofmissionviejo.org/pickleball



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    Amanda Bassett
    Community Services Supervisor
    City of Mission Viejo Rec & Comm Svcs
    Mission Viejo CA
    (949) 452-8326
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  • 15.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-10-2024 01:19 PM

    Hello D10!

    Name: Megan Nakaishi

    Agency:  City of Fountain Valley

    Title:  Recreation Specialist

    Years in Rec: I will be approaching my 3rd year in a couple months! 

    Fun Fact: A couple of Fun Facts about me!

    I love to weight lift!  I have been lifting for about 4 years now and it's been such a great addition to my life.  I can deadlift 265lbs, squat 220lbs, and bench 135lbs.

    Another fun fact is that I love cars!  I love all models and builds but my favorite is American Muscle, specifically a 69' Camaro.



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    Megan Nakaishi
    Recreation Specialist
    City of Fountain Valley
    Fountain Valley CA
    (714) 593-4446
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  • 16.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-11-2024 03:12 PM

    Hello D10!

    I'm so enjoying getting to know so many of you through these intros!!

    I'm Stef (with an 'F'), your CPRS Executive Director.  Did you know that I too, came from a parks and recreation background?  I worked in several senior centers throughout Colorado in my early career!  I then spent a couple of years as a caterer and event planner, before landing at the Colorado Park & Recreation Association and now here with you amazing humans.  I'm one fortunate woman!

    Fun Fact... one of my very first duties as CPRS Executive Director was to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium!  Note that I have ZERO athletic ability.  Thanks to a lot of practice and a very patient 'coach' in Jill Nunes, I successfully didn't embarrass myself nor CPRS that day.  It wasn't a long toss and may have bounced once, but it was nice and straight. Yes, there is a video but it may cost you to see it (wink, wink).

    Stef hugs to you!



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    Stephanie Stephens
    Executive Director
    California Park & Recreation Society
    (916) 665-2777
    stephanie@cprs.org
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  • 17.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-11-2024 06:57 PM

    Hi everyone!

    Name: Kayla Borack

    Agency: City of Fountain Valley

    Title: Recreation Specialist

    Years in Rec: 8 years

    Fun Fact: I was a contestant on Let's Make A Deal this year and won! I am also getting married in less than two weeks and will be having a LEGO themed reception!

    I currently serve on the RLTC committee and hope to continue to get more involved in D10!



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    Kayla Borack
    Recreation Leader
    City of Fountain Valley
    Fountain Valley, CA
    714-839-8611
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  • 18.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-13-2024 04:09 PM

    Hey District 10 Members! It's my turn so here I go.

    Name: It's me Bee! Beatriz Godinez-Muniz

    Agency: California Park & Recreation Society

    Title: Membership Services Coordinator

    I've been working with CPRS since October 4, 1990! I know right? 

    Fun Facts: My husband and I had an Afro-Cuban Drum & Dance group for 20 years. And we now have Trio OTW. Another fun fact, when I was a pre-teenager, I played soccer with the world-renowned percussionist, Sheila E.



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    Beatriz Godinez-Muniz
    Membership Services Coordinator
    California Park & Recreation Society
    Sacramento CA
    (916) 665-2777
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  • 19.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-15-2024 01:18 PM

    Name: Dana Clark

    Agency: City of Long Beach

    Title: Community Services Supervisor

    Fun Fact: I feel more comfortable underwater than I do on dry land.  : )

    Go Aging Section!!!!



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    Dana Clark
    Community Services Supervisor
    City of Long Beach Parks Recreation & Marine
    Long Beach CA
    (562) 570-3504
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  • 20.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-17-2024 08:49 AM

    Hi district 10,

    Name: Erendira Hernandez

    Agency: City of Signal Hill

    Title: Recreation Coordinator

    Years in Rec: 13 years!

    Fun Fact: I love the beach and all water activities, but I don't know how to swim haha 😊 

     

     

    Erendira Hernandez

    Recreation Coordinator

    Signal Hill Parks, Recreation & Library Services

    1800 E. Hill St. Signal Hill CA 90755

    O:562-989-7332 C:562-522-1088

     ehernandez@cityofsignalhill.org

    www.cityofsignalhill.org

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  • 21.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-21-2024 12:33 PM

    Hello from HQ! My name is Lindsay, and I am the Administrative Coordinator, and the newest member here at CPRS. I assist with answering the phone, processing payments, registering members for events, and a variety of other tasks. I have had a great time reading your introductions over the last few days! 

    My coworkers call me "Mini Hoover" because I'm petite but have the appetite of a linebacker (or so I've been told)! 

    I don't know what I'd do without our parks because I walk my 15-year-old chihuahua and 6-year-old corgi every day! 

    Fun fact: I did a cartwheel inside the Pentagon when I was in high school!  

    Lindsay Tiu
    California Park & Recreation Society
    Sacramento CA
    (916) 665-2777



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    Lindsay Tiu
    California Park & Recreation Society
    Sacramento CA
    (916) 665-2777
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  • 22.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-26-2024 02:48 PM

    Happy Summer D10!

    My name is Jenni Worsham and I am the Community Services Manager with the City of Fountain Valley (team awesome!).  I have had the privilege to be in the recreation profession for over 20 years with the cities of Long Beach (6 years), Cypress (16 years) and Fountain Valley (3 years on July 6th!).  Fun fact about me is that I LOVE to do anything in, on or around the ocean...especially surfing and beach time!  Also...I am honored to be your current CPRS Vice President :)

    Thank you for all you do and have an AMAZING summer!



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    Jenni Worsham
    Community Services Manager
    City of Fountain Valley
    Fountain Valley CA
    (714) 593-4447
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  • 23.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-27-2024 05:19 PM

    Hello D10!

    My name is Joanna Contreras, and I am a Recreation Supervisor with the City of Newport Beach.  I have been working in Recreation for 10 years, and this is my 8th year serving on the CPRS D10 board. I am currently your D10 Recreation Section Representative and have also served as the Student Section Representative for CSULB (Go Beach!) and the Director of Training and Development.

    A fun fact is that my sons and I were all born on holidays. Myself on Cinco de Mayo, my older son on Memorial Day/my wedding anniversary (it counts), and my youngest son on Valentines Day. This also follows both my sisters being born on holidays too (St. Patrick's Day and Mexican Independence Day). We really know how to make a birthday special!

    I hope you are all having an amazing summer in your programming and otherwise!



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    Joanna Contreras
    Recreation Supervisor
    City of Newport Beach
    Newport Beach CA
    (949) 644-3166
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  • 24.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-28-2024 02:40 PM

    Hello D10!

    My name is Mary Ruiz, and I am a Recreation Coordinator with the City of Laguna Niguel at Sea Country Senior and Community Center. I have been in recreation for 7 years!! I first started in recreation as a "fun summer job" while I had summers off from my school district job. Here I am 7 years later, and this has turned into a career change for me. I love what I do and the fact that I get to build lasting relationships with our seniors! 

    Wishing everyone an enjoyable and memorable summer! 



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    Mary Ruiz
    Recreation Coordinator
    City of Laguna Niguel
    Laguna Niguel CA
    (949) 425-5153
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  • 25.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-28-2024 02:49 PM

    Hi CPRS!

     

    Name: Christine McLaughlin

    Agency: City of Irvine

    Title: Reservations and Program Services Supervisor

    Years in Rec: 17 (holy cow has time flown!)

    Fun Fact: I also coordinate weddings on the day-of and make and sell handmade greeting cards (when I can find spare time from my full-time job and being a mom of two boys under 4 years old)

     

    Best Regards, 

    Christine Luong McLaughlin | Supervisor
    Community Services - Reservations & Program Services
    949-724-6461| 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
    cluong@cityofirvine.org | cityofirvine.org

     

     






  • 26.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-28-2024 02:59 PM

    Name: Richard Domantay

    Agency: OC Parks / OCCR

    Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER 2

    Years in Rec: This is my first year

    Fun Fact: I love trying different types of food from all around the world!

     

    Richard Domantay

    Maintenance Worker II | Laguna Coast Wilderness

    OC Parks

    18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

    Office:  949-923-3729

    Cell: 714-470-8947

     

    Working Hours:

    Tuesday - Friday: 7:00am – 5:30pm

     

    More about OC Parks: Website, Twitter,

     

     

     






  • 27.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-29-2024 10:18 AM
    Hello to all in the wonderful district 10. A quick intro 

    Name: Heather Dodd
    Agency: City of Westminster 
    Title: Senior Center Supervisor
    Years in Rec: 18 years soon to be 19
    Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling the world and visiting geological points of interest. My two favorites so far were diving the Silfra fissure in Iceland where the north American and European plates are pulling apart. It's was a bone chilling 34 degree water but amazing views and colors. And the other was hiking 4 volcanoes through Central America with active lava flows. The dawn of new earth is pretty amazing to see.





  • 28.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-28-2024 03:10 PM

    Hey CPRS!

    Name:   Tony Myhre

    Agency:  County of Orange

    Title:  Park Maintenance Worker I 

    Years in Rec: 2 Years with the county, 1 with City of Huntington Beach, 2 Years with City of Buena Park (both cities were PT positions)

    Fun Fact:  I started my working career as Telecommunications Technician, did that for little over 10 years!



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    Tony Myhre
    Park Maintenance Worker I
    OC Parks
    Irvine CA
    (949) 923-2245
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  • 29.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-28-2024 03:15 PM

    Hi All,

    First off, I have really enjoyed reading about so many people in the profession and love the challenges that CPRS has started – slightly competitive not gonna lie.

    My name is Christie Araiza.  I have been fortunate enough to work in the City of Fountain Valley for the past 27 years.  I am the Recreation Manager at the FV Recreation Center & Sports Park.   My daughter and I had the opportunity to attend the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins play-off game and it was absolutely freezing but a memory I will never forget.  I love going to the river too! 

    Keep it going.



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    Christine Araiza
    Recreation Manager
    City of Fountain Valley
    Fountain Valley CA
    (714) 839-8611
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  • 30.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-29-2024 12:57 PM

    Name: Keith Fulthorp, Ed.D.

    Agency: Cal. State Long Beach, Dept. of Recreation and Leisure Studies

    Title: Associate Professor 

    Years in Rec: 27

    Fun Fact: Just finished a decade long journey re-developing a low elements challenge course at CSULB. Yep: 10. years. It's a long story. Good news: it's open for reservations in the fall- bring your teams! 



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    Keith Fulthorp Ed.D.
    Associate Professor
    California State University, Long Beach
    Long Beach CA
    (562) 985-8728
    Keith.Fulthorp@csulb.edu
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  • 31.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-29-2024 04:21 PM

    Hey D10,

    It's been great to read up on all the amazing people in our D10 community.  My name is Joy Warren, Recreation Superintendent with the City of Long Beach. I've been in recreation for 29 years (gasp!). I am honored to be the JEDI rep for D10.  I'm an avid reader, sports fan and after years of playing sports, my knees have forced me to get my rec jam on differently, so I've just started hiking.  Let me know of any cool spots! 

    Have fun, be safe and be kind!



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    Joy Warren
    She/Her
    Recreation Superintendent
    City of Long Beach Parks Recreation & Marine
    Long Beach CA
    (562) 570-7890
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  • 32.  RE: District 10 Introductions

    Posted 06-30-2024 06:34 AM

    Hello D10! 

    My name is Laurel Richmond and I am a faculty member at Cal State Long Beach. My background is in municipal aquatics and my favorite activities include swimming, being at the beach and on the water.  I am very grateful for the work that CPRS and D10 does, especially in supporting students and new recreation professionals!



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    Laurel Richmond
    Associate Professor
    California State University, Long Beach
    Long Beach CA
    (562) 985-4071
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