(334) Upward Mobility of Women in Parks and Recreation

Come hear how four women from different backgrounds, with different size agencies and in different size populations all rose to the level of park and recreation agency director. Hear their experiences and the steps they took to make it to the top. Ask your questions to gain insight on what it takes to become a director in the ever-changing field of parks and recreation. Ask what directors are looking for when they hire staff and who they look to promote to the top. Come and experience an open panel conversation about the highs and lows on the rise to the top that these panelist experienced as they have progressed through their careers. With more than 70 combined years in the field of parks and recreation, this exciting panel has lots to share.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn what agency directors look for in the staff they hire and promote.
2. Understand what steps you should take for upward mobility in the field of parks and recreation.
3. Participate and hear open dialogue to answer the questions you really want to ask about the upward mobility of women in parks and recreation.