Craig is a Principal and Partner of Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture and a frequent speaker and author in the recreation design industry. For 27 years, he has worked with recreation professionals to design value-driven projects that solve problems, create opportunities and build community. Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture has been involved in more than 300 community recreation projects across the country, providing feasibility studies, conceptual designs and award-winning architectural and interior design services.

Mick’s 29 years of experience in municipal government is value added to any community project. His experience as a former Parks and Recreation Director drives his passion for professionals and agencies to “plan your work, and work your plan,” especially when it comes to recreation center planning. Mick’s enthusiasm for public projects is contagious and his knowledge of local government is extremely helpful. He is a registered landscape architect, park planner, and a master at building public consensus.

Dr. Pipoly received a Ph.D. in systemic biology from City University of New York. John has published nearly 150 original research papers among internationally peer-reviewed journals. His work is to enhance STEAM as well as environmental education for sustainable development, and to promote the use of Broward County Parks and nature centers as venues for innovative experiential learning.

Attiyya is a veteran digital marketer with a degree from the University of Florida. She is a valued thought leader in social media and digital media marketing, responsible for skyrocketing Broward County Parks & Recreation digital presence. Through people-first methods, Attiyya has been able to create marketing, digital, and engagement campaigns that create truly engaging experiences in parks.

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Andrew Dailey plans and oversees over 400 programs for Rosewood Arts Centre each year. His initiatives, including community events for children and the arts, attract several thousand participants each year. His recent accolades include Distinguished Alumni Award from Wright State University, Special Way Award from the City of Kettering, and the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award.

Laura Connelly is a project manager at the Parks & People Foundation, a non-profit in Baltimore City whose mission is to unite Baltimore through parks. She and her team work with stakeholders to deliver high-quality new parks and park improvements to Baltimore neighborhoods from engagement, visioning, and design, through permitting, implementation, and continuing sustainability. Prior to work on the parks program, she managed a multi-million dollar suite of urban stormwater retrofit/green infrastructure projects to improve water quality and provide uplift to City residents in disinvested neighborhoods. Before joining Parks & People, Laura worked at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a stream biologist and then a planner in restoration financing and policy on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. In addition to managing project design, permitting, and implementation, Laura works with public, private, and civic partners on policy and planning efforts to leverage social, economic, and environmental outcomes. Laura holds a B.S. in Biology from Washington College and an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Johns Hopkins University.