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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
PST
Recreation Therapy "RT" Institute
6:45 AM - 6:15 PM
PST
Recreation Therapy "RT" Institute Overview
Room: Promenade 104A
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course
Room: Off-Site at Hyatt Seaview Rotunda
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
CFPR "Foundation Cup" Golf Tournament
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
CFPR "Foundation Cup" Golf Tournament
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
PST
RT Institute: We Hold the Keys: Unlocking Our Power to Lead, Advocate, and Advance
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
PST
RT Institute: We Hold the Keys: Unlocking Our Power to Lead, Advocate, and Advance
Room: Promenade 104A
Brent Wolfe, Ph.D., LRT, CTRS, FDRT
– American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Earn 0.15 CEUs
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
PST
Park Development & Operations Symposium
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
PST
Park Development & Operations Symposium
Room: Off-Site at Del Valle Park
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PST
Parks Make Life Better!® Tour
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PST
Parks Make Life Better!® Tour
Room: Offsite Tour Departs from Hyatt
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PST
Aging Services & Activities Section Intensive
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PST
Aging Services & Activities Section Intensive
Room: Offsite Tour Departs from Hyatt
Dana Clark
– City of Long Beach
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
Room: Promenade Lobby
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
PST
RT Institute: Music Therapy for Stress Management and Burnout Prevention
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
PST
RT Institute: Music Therapy for Stress Management and Burnout Prevention
Room: Promenade 104A
Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC (she/her/hers)
– The Self-Care Institute
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
PST
RT Institute: We Hold the Keys: Unlocking Our Power to Lead, Advocate, and Advance
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
PST
RT Institute: Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Community - Based Therapeutic Recreation for Adults
Room: Promenade 104B
Angela Lightner, CTRS, MS
– City of San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services
Taylor Askil
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PST
Youth Sports Administrator Academy Prep Session
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PST
Youth Sports Administrator Academy Prep Session
Room: Promenade 201A
Lisa Licata (she/her/hers)
– National Alliance for Youth Sports
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
RT Institute: Inclusion; What Does It Really Mean?
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
RT Institute: Inclusion; What Does It Really Mean?
Room: Promenade 104A
Patti LaPlace, RTC
– CSULB
Earn 0.15 CEUs
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
RT Institute: Movement Matters: Adapting Physical Activity for Diverse Populations in Recreation Therapy
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
RT Institute: Movement Matters: Adapting Physical Activity for Diverse Populations in Recreation Therapy
Room: Promenade 104B
Sharmayne Whitehead, MS, CTRS (she/her/hers)
– San Francisco VA Medical System
Earn 0.15 CEUs
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PST
JEDI Intensive: Neurodivergent Operational Awareness (NOA(h)) Training
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PST
JEDI Intensive: Neurodivergent Operational Awareness (NOA(h)) Training
Room: Promenade 103AB
Dino J. Beltz, n/a
– San Manuel Fire Department
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PST
Recreation Section Intensive
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PST
Recreation Section Intensive
Room: Promenade 203AB
Earn 0.3 CEUs
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
Aquatics Section Intensive
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
Aquatics Section Intensive
Room: Promenade 202BC
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PST
RT Institute: Finding the Key Together: Using Escape Rooms to Unlock Growth
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PST
RT Institute: Finding the Key Together: Using Escape Rooms to Unlock Growth
Room: Promenade 104A
Nancy Nisbett, Ed.D, CTRS, RTC, FDRT
– Fresno State
Earn 0.15 CEUs
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PST
RT Institute: Recreation Therapy as a Related Service in Public Schools: What every RT needs to know!
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PST
RT Institute: Recreation Therapy as a Related Service in Public Schools: What every RT needs to know!
Room: Promenade 104B
Kathryn Hoar
Jennifer Mayer
Earn 0.15 CEUs
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
RT Institute: Conjunction Box or Integrated Circuit? Extending Our Reach to Caregivers
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
RT Institute: Conjunction Box or Integrated Circuit? Extending Our Reach to Caregivers
Room: Promenade 104A
Veda E. Ward
Earn 0.15 CEUs
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
RT Institute: Direct to Consumer Series: Navigating Your Service Agreement & Closing the DEAL
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
RT Institute: Direct to Consumer Series: Navigating Your Service Agreement & Closing the DEAL
Room: Promenade 104B
Myisha Jones
Earn 0.15 CEUs
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
PST
RT Institute: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reigniting the Flame
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
PST
RT Institute: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reigniting the Flame
Room: Promenade 104A
Tamica Clement Moore (Baylor), CTRS (she/her/hers)
– Moore Recreation Therapy & Consulting Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
Room: Promenade Lobby
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
PST
Conference Rookie Meet & Greet
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
PST
Conference Rookie Meet & Greet
Room: Promenade 203AB
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
General Session: The Leadership Adventure: Blazing Trails & Building Legacies
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
General Session: The Leadership Adventure: Blazing Trails & Building Legacies
Room: Grand Ballroom
Annie Frisoli, MS, CFEE
– Creating Community LLC
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
Opening General Session
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
Opening General Session
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Adventure Playgrounds: The Importance of Risky Play
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Adventure Playgrounds: The Importance of Risky Play
Room: Promenade 104A
Sammi Orth, n/a (she/her/hers)
– City of Berkeley
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
AI in Recreation & Parks Management: How Do I Use This Tool?
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
AI in Recreation & Parks Management: How Do I Use This Tool?
Room: Promenade 201A
Jamie Hoffman, PhD, CTRS
– California State University Sacramento
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Building Psychological Safety: The Key to Trust, Innovation, and Team Success
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Building Psychological Safety: The Key to Trust, Innovation, and Team Success
Room: Promenade 104C
Lori A. Hoffner (she/her/hers)
– Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Education Session
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Education Session
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Equity in Parks
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Equity in Parks
Room: Promenade 103AB
Tara Gee, CALA
– City of Roseville/Parks, Recreation & Libraries
Doug Grove, RLA, LEED AP, ASLA
– RHA Community Works
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Gamify your Engagement: Fun and Creative Ways to Amplify Authentic Community Voice
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Gamify your Engagement: Fun and Creative Ways to Amplify Authentic Community Voice
Room: Promenade 102B
Mina E. Roades, RLA
– City Fabrick
Nancy Villasenor
Alex Jung
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Gifting Sustainable Play: Empowering Disadvantaged Youth and Communities Through Sport
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Gifting Sustainable Play: Empowering Disadvantaged Youth and Communities Through Sport
Room: Promenade 102A
Mimi Nartey (she/her/hers)
– Playing for Keeps Association
Jessica Flagg
– TenCate
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Master Planning Made Modern: Tech, Trends, and Community Voices
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Master Planning Made Modern: Tech, Trends, and Community Voices
Room: Promenade 203AB
Kristen Schnell, n/a (she/her/hers)
– RJM Design Group, Inc. - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Needs vs. Wants: Turning Community Feedback into Action
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Needs vs. Wants: Turning Community Feedback into Action
Room: Promenade 101B
Jenise Jensen, n/a
– Ballard*King & Associates
Darin J. Barr
– Ballard*King & Associates
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Parks Where You Least Expect Them: Partnerships Revitalizing Vacant Spaces
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Parks Where You Least Expect Them: Partnerships Revitalizing Vacant Spaces
Room: Promenade 104B
Sheryl Gonzales, BA, Recreation &n Leisure Studies - CSULB
– Center for Creative Land Recycling
Markus Niebanck, PG
– Amicus
Bz Zhang (they/them/theirs)
– Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Rec Ready: The Critical Role of Recreation in an Emergency
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Rec Ready: The Critical Role of Recreation in an Emergency
Room: Promenade 204
Michele Crose, n/a (she/her/hers)
– mcrose@cityofpleasantonca.gov
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Speed Coaching for Students & Rising Professionals
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Speed Coaching for Students & Rising Professionals
Room: Promenade 202BC
Adrian Reynosa, n/a (he/him/his)
– City of Diamond Bar
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Trail Mix: Balancing Safety for People, Park Staff, and the Natural World
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Trail Mix: Balancing Safety for People, Park Staff, and the Natural World
Room: Promenade 203C
Meaghan O'Neill, Certified Park and Recreation Professional-NRPA, Certified Interpretive Guide- NAI, Park Master Planning and Park Safety Certificate- Indiana University
– City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Transforming Staff Training: Leveraging the California Action Plan and AI
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Transforming Staff Training: Leveraging the California Action Plan and AI
Room: Promenade 102C
Keith Fulthorp, Ed.D, PPS
– Cal. State Long Beach
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Using Public Art to Build Community
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Using Public Art to Build Community
Room: Promenade 201B
Meghan Tolley, n/a (she/her/hers)
– City of San Luis Obispo
Amanda Grieshop (she/her/hers)
– City of San Luis Obispo, Parks and Recreation
Earn 0.1 CEUs
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
PST
Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
PST
Exhibit Hall Open
Room: Exhibit Hall A
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PST
Nosh and Network
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PST
Nosh and Network
Room: Exhibit Hall A
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Aging Section Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Aging Section Vibes: Who We Are, What We Do & How To Connect
Room: Promenade 104C
Melanie McGrane, n/a (she/her/hers)
– City of Mission Viejo
Kambria Vint (she/her/hers)
– City of Hermosa Beach
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Director Power Hour: Connecting Directors Across California to Lead and Advocate Together
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Director Power Hour: Connecting Directors Across California to Lead and Advocate Together
Room: Promenade 104A
Gus Hernandez, MS, CPRP, AFO
– City of Santa Fe Springs
Nick C. Calubaquib, MS
– City of Watsonville
Mike Heller, CSDM
– Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District
Victoria Y. Reyna, MPA, CPRE, AFO (she/her/hers)
– City of Lancaster
Lydie Gutfeld, California Foundation for Parks and Recreation, CPRS Past President, Admin Section Secretary, MPA
– City of Placentia
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Education Sessions
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Education Sessions
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Field Allocations Roundtable: Finding Fairness in the Game
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Field Allocations Roundtable: Finding Fairness in the Game
Room: Promenade 203AB
Ryan N. Morais, BA,MA
– JCSD
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Grant Writing 101: Funding and Best Practices
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Grant Writing 101: Funding and Best Practices
Room: Promenade 201B
David Marquez (he/him/his)
– California Consulting
Dale Sumersille (she/her/hers)
– California Consulting, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
In-Sourcing vs. Out-Sourcing in Parks & Recreation
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
In-Sourcing vs. Out-Sourcing in Parks & Recreation
Room: Promenade 202BC
Aaron Locks, n/a
– National Academy of Athletics
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Mix, Match, and Maximize: Creative Approaches to Combined Facilities
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Mix, Match, and Maximize: Creative Approaches to Combined Facilities
Room: Promenade 104B
Jocelyn Lawrence Barish (she/her/hers)
– Noll & Tam Architects
Karen Heaston (she/her/hers)
– City of Walnut Creek
Gina Chavez, PLA, BFQ Professional (she/her/hers)
– RRM Design Group
Darin J. Barr
– Ballard*King & Associates
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Not Every Yes is the Right Yes: Smarter Partnership Decisions
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Not Every Yes is the Right Yes: Smarter Partnership Decisions
Room: Promenade 101B
Darin J. Barr
– Ballard*King & Associates
Jenise Jensen, n/a
– Ballard*King & Associates
Steve Bireley
– Ballard*King & Associates
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Pickleball Playbook: Designing Courts, Silencing the Noise, Pleasing Communities
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Pickleball Playbook: Designing Courts, Silencing the Noise, Pleasing Communities
Room: Promenade 103AB
Chad Kennedy, CLARB, CPSI, LEED BD+C, ISA Certified Arborist
– Westwood Professional Services
Rae Goldman (she/they)
– Westwood Professional Services
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
REC@TheCSU- Educator's Section Block
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
REC@TheCSU- Educator's Section Block
Room: Promenade 102A
Keith Fulthorp, Ed.D, PPS
– Cal. State Long Beach
Alexandra Sandoval
– Cal State East Bay
Laurel Richmond, n/a
– California State University, Long Beach
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Recreation Therapy, a day in the life of an RT
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Recreation Therapy, a day in the life of an RT
Room: Promenade 201A
Danielle M. Morales, CTRS, RTC
– California Institution for Men
Angela Lightner, CTRS, MS
– City of San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services
Kregg Kjar, CTRS
– Kjar consulting
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Resilient Leadership
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Resilient Leadership
Room: Promenade 204
Ismael Medina
– City of Ontario
Mayra Villasenor, Bachelor’s in Arts - Education
– City of Ontario
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Showcasing Your Culture to Recruit Staff and Engage Your Community
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Showcasing Your Culture to Recruit Staff and Engage Your Community
Room: Promenade 203C
Pam Allen, n/a (she/her/hers)
– City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Teens Helping Seniors: An Intergenerational Volunteer Model that Works
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Teens Helping Seniors: An Intergenerational Volunteer Model that Works
Room: Promenade 102C
Marshall D. Echols, n/a
– City of Woodland
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Turning Tragedy into Success: Leading with Resilience in Parks & Recreation
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PST
Turning Tragedy into Success: Leading with Resilience in Parks & Recreation
Room: Promenade 102B
Jasmine N. Dowlatshahi, MS family Studies
– City of Los Angeles Dept of recreation and parks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
Age is a Vibe — The Art of Living, Creating & Belonging
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
Age is a Vibe — The Art of Living, Creating & Belonging
Room: Promenade 101B
Melody Valenzuela Gutierrez
– City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks
Love Rainey
– City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Kirstin Aceves
– City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
Data Collection: What's the Point?
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
Data Collection: What's the Point?
Room: Promenade 102A
Alexandra Sandoval
– Cal State East Bay
Laurel Richmond, n/a
– California State University, Long Beach
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
The Adult in the Room: Building Calm, Confident, & Respected Leaders
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
The Adult in the Room: Building Calm, Confident, & Respected Leaders
Room: Promenade 202BC
Aaron Locks, n/a
– National Academy of Athletics
Greg Coleman
– National Academy of Athletics
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
The Power of Positive Leadership: Using Coaching Skills for High Impact Results
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
PST
The Power of Positive Leadership: Using Coaching Skills for High Impact Results
Room: Promenade 203C
Laura B. Berman Fortgang, MCC
– InterCoach, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
The Job Fair Playbook: Your Guide to High-Volume Hiring
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
The Job Fair Playbook: Your Guide to High-Volume Hiring
Room: Promenade 102C
Caitlynn Cruz, n/a (she/her/hers)
– City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Andrea Lain-Ruffino, n/a
– City of Long Beach Parks Recreation & Marine
Daveth Yoak, n/a
– City of Long Beach Parks Recreation & Marine
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
Truly Inclusive Aquatics: Not Just Code Compliance!
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
Truly Inclusive Aquatics: Not Just Code Compliance!
Room: Promenade 102B
Justin Caron, MBA, CPO (he/him/his)
– Aquatic Design Group
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
Unlocking State and Federal Funding: What Directors Need to Know
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
Unlocking State and Federal Funding: What Directors Need to Know
Room: Promenade 201B
David Marquez (he/him/his)
– California Consulting
Dale Sumersille (she/her/hers)
– California Consulting, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
CPRS Leadership Launch
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
CPRS Leadership Launch
Room: Promenade 104C
Jenni Worsham, n/a
– City of Fountain Valley
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Data Driven Decision Making
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Data Driven Decision Making
Room: Promenade 201A
James C. Wheeler, ADHD
– Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Designing Joy: 7 Aesthetic Principles for Creating Extraordinary Happiness in Public Spaces
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Designing Joy: 7 Aesthetic Principles for Creating Extraordinary Happiness in Public Spaces
Room: Promenade 104A
Amanda Seibel, PLA, LEED AP
– RRM Design Group
Patrick Montgomery
– Native West Nursery
Sophia R. Giordano
– Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architecture Program
Rachael Guraydin
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Education Sessions
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Education Sessions
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Is Your Park Recreationally Accessible?
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Is Your Park Recreationally Accessible?
Room: Promenade 104B
Jennifer French, MBA
– Greenfields Outdoor Fitness
Lydie Gutfeld, California Foundation for Parks and Recreation, CPRS Past President, Admin Section Secretary, MPA
– City of Placentia
Doug Grove, RLA, LEED AP, ASLA
– RHA Community Works
Sam Mendelsohn
– Greenfields Outdoor Fitness
Earn 0.1 CEUs
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
NOA(h) Neurodivergent Operational Awareness: How to better serve those with Special Needs
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
NOA(h) Neurodivergent Operational Awareness: How to better serve those with Special Needs
Room: Promenade 103AB
Dino J. Beltz, n/a
– San Manuel Fire Department
Earn 0.15 CEUs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PST
Welcome Reception
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PST
Welcome Reception
Room: Promenade Plaza
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
PST
Wakeup Wellness: Rise & Flow Rooftop Yoga
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
PST
Wakeup Wellness: Rise & Flow Rooftop Yoga
Room: Promenade Plaza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
PST
Wake Up Wellness
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
PST
Wake Up Wellness
8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
PST
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam
8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
PST
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam
Room: Off-Site at Hyatt Seaview Rotunda
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
Room: Promenade Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
General Session: I'm in the Business of Hope: How to Keep Believing
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
General Session: I'm in the Business of Hope: How to Keep Believing
Room: Grand Ballroom
Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD
– The Neurodiversity Collective
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
General Session
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PST
General Session
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
PST
Rising Stars & Guiding Lights Brunch
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
PST
Rising Stars & Guiding Lights Brunch
Room: Offsite at Hyatt Beacon Ballroom
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
A Dog, A Mouse, and Hunting for Unicorns
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
A Dog, A Mouse, and Hunting for Unicorns
Room: Promenade 201A
Jason Elissalde, n/a
– Next Practice Partners
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Beyond the Budget Gauntlet: Assembling Revenue Strategies like Infinity Stones
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Beyond the Budget Gauntlet: Assembling Revenue Strategies like Infinity Stones
Room: Promenade 104C
Mae Mlyniec (she/her/hers)
– City of San Ramon
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Challenging Conversations Made Easier: Inspiring Communication Success
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Challenging Conversations Made Easier: Inspiring Communication Success
Room: Promenade 104A
Lori A. Hoffner (she/her/hers)
– Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Designing with Intention: Outdoor Spaces That Include, Inspire and Connect
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Designing with Intention: Outdoor Spaces That Include, Inspire and Connect
Room: Promenade 104B
Sarah Lisiecki, n/a
– BCI Burke
Nicholas S. Gonzalez (he/him/his)
– City of Palm Springs
Vanessa Larios (she/her/hers)
– Innovative Playgrounds Co.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Education Sessions
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Education Sessions
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Gut Feel to Great Decisions: Turning Data into Action
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Gut Feel to Great Decisions: Turning Data into Action
Room: Promenade 102AB
Nikhil Reddy
– Kaizen Labs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
How to Get Full-Time Engagement From Your Part-Time Employees
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
How to Get Full-Time Engagement From Your Part-Time Employees
Room: Promenade 203AB
Aaron Locks, n/a
– National Academy of Athletics
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Less Fear, More Fun: How Psychological Safety Boosts Teamwork and Well-Being
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Less Fear, More Fun: How Psychological Safety Boosts Teamwork and Well-Being
Room: Promenade 103AB
Tiarra Warner, M.S.
– City of Redwood City
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Outdoor Public Access to AEDS and Bystander Participation: A Survivors Story
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Outdoor Public Access to AEDS and Bystander Participation: A Survivors Story
Room: Promenade 201B
Joe w. Ellis, Masters
– AED TEam
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Senior Center Fitness - Build It And They Will Come
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Filling the Fitness Gap: How Cities Can Build Effective Wellness Programs
Room: Promenade 101B
Scott Getman, MS, CPRP
– City of Huntington Beach
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Start by Leading Today: Interview Prep & Leadership at Every Level
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Start by Leading Today: Interview Prep & Leadership at Every Level
Room: Promenade 203C
Dana A. AlHaddad, MPA (she/her/hers)
– City of West Hollywood
Clavon Jubrey, MPA
– City of West Hollywood
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
The Inclusive Nature of Rope Play
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
The Inclusive Nature of Rope Play
Room: Promenade 102C
Bridget A. Muck, CPSI
– Berliner Play Equipment
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Who Let the Bids Out? Understanding CIP Without Losing Your Mind
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PST
Who Let the Bids Out? Understanding CIP Without Losing Your Mind
Room: Promenade 204
Rachel McLure, CPRP, LEED AP
– City of Corona
Earn 0.1 CEUs
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
PST
Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
PST
Exhibit Hall Open
Room: Exhibit Hall A
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PST
Nosh and Network
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PST
Nosh and Network
Room: Exhibit Hall A
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
A New Lens in Older Adult Program Planning
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
A New Lens in Older Adult Program Planning
Room: Promenade 102C
Heidi Mazas
– City of Long Beach
Dana Clark
– City of Long Beach
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Ace the Interview: Skills and Strategies
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Ace the Interview: Skills and Strategies
Room: Promenade 204
Erika Jennings, MPA (she/her/hers)
– City of Tustin
Jake Hopkins, MPA (he/him/his)
– City of Fountain Valley
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Bringing Back Recreational Youth Sports to Municipalities
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Bringing Back Recreational Youth Sports to Municipalities
Room: Promenade 203AB
Aaron Locks, n/a
– National Academy of Athletics
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Contracts That Work, Parks & Landscapes That Thrive
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Contracts That Work, Parks & Landscapes That Thrive
Room: Promenade 102AB
Eric Dexter, CPRE
– City of Roseville
Ashika Lal, n/a
– San Joaquin County
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Disability Inclusion: No Budget? No Problem! Creative, Collaborative DIY Strategies
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Disability Inclusion: No Budget? No Problem! Creative, Collaborative DIY Strategies
Room: Promenade 103AB
Lisa Drennan (she/her/hers)
– MERGE Inclusion Consulting
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Dream It, Scheme It, Build It—Planning with Purpose in California
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Dream It, Scheme It, Build It—Planning with Purpose in California
Room: Promenade 104A
Dawn Merkes, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
– Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc.
Michael Svetz, Certified Public Manager
– PROS Consulting
Kristina Kaunzinger
– City of Fairfield
Derek Schweigart
– City of Foster City
Peter Winch, AICP
– WRT
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Education Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Education Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
From ‘I do’ to ‘We do’: Fostering Partnerships and Implementation
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
From ‘I do’ to ‘We do’: Fostering Partnerships and Implementation
Room: Promenade 202BC
Cindy Mendoza, CPRP (she/her/hers)
– MIG
Oscar a. Johnson, PLA
– MIG, Inc.
Walter Michael Villa
– City of Bakersfield
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Giving Feedback & Navigating Tough Conversations: Confident Communication for Recreation Professionals
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Giving Feedback & Navigating Tough Conversations: Confident Communication for Recreation Professionals
Room: Promenade 101B
Priya Sodha, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Innergem
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Leadership with Heart: How Empathy Builds Stronger Teams
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Leadership with Heart: How Empathy Builds Stronger Teams
Room: Promenade 104B
Adam Chow, CPRP (he/him/his)
– San Ramon Parks & Community Services
Corey Lakin
– City of Irvine
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
NatureBased Solutions for Coastal and Climate Resilience
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
NatureBased Solutions for Coastal and Climate Resilience
Room: Promenade 203C
Sebastian Harrison, PE
– CCLR
Emily Allen
Cuauhtemoc Landeros
– KSU Center for Hazardous Substance Control
Danielle Stevenson
– Center for Applied Ecological Remediation
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
The Privilege of Privilege
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
The Privilege of Privilege
Room: Promenade 201A
Jason Elissalde, n/a
– Next Practice Partners
Earn 0.1 CEUs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Time Management Hacks to Turn Busy into Productive
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Time Management Hacks to Turn Busy into Productive
Room: Promenade 104C
Becky Lunders, n/a
– teamWorks
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Understanding the Role of Technology in Bridging the Generational Gap
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PST
Understanding the Role of Technology in Bridging the Generational Gap
Room: Promenade 201B
Will Harrison
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
AI, AR, and the Future of Park Programs
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
AI, AR, and the Future of Park Programs
Room: Promenade 201A
Joel Krupa, PhD
– Agents of Discovery
Kim Welden, BBA Accounting
– City of LA Department of Recreation & Parks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
From Contacts to Collaborators: Creating Meaningful Professional Relationships
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PST
From Contacts to Collaborators: Creating Meaningful Professional Relationships
Room: Promenade203C
Natalie Avina-Lopez
– City Of Ontario
Cristian Magaña
– City of Ontario
Estefania Ruelas
– City of Ontario
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
No More Suspensions! Supporting Children With Challenging Behaviors for Program Success
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
No More Suspensions! Supporting Children With Challenging Behaviors for Program Success
Room: Promenade 103AB
Lisa Drennan (she/her/hers)
– MERGE Inclusion Consulting
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Nothing About Us Without Us: Designing Play With Disability Voices
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Nothing About Us Without Us: Designing Play With Disability Voices
Room: Promenade 104B
Jill N. Moore, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Landscape Structures
John W. Buettner
– Landscape Structures, Inc.
Tara Buettner
– Landscape Structures, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Parks & Rec Influencer: Pros Tips to Increase Views and Reach
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Parks & Rec Influencer: Pro Tips to Increase Views and Reach
Room: Promenade 203AB
Margo Diamond-Nelson, mdiamond@cityofwhittier.org (She/They)
– City of Whittier
Melia Martinez (she/her/hers)
– City of Whittier
Anthony Robles
– City of Whittier
Earn 0.125 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Pool Ops IRL: Hot Takes From The Experts
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Pool Ops IRL: Hot Takes From The Experts
Room: Promenade 102C
Dennis Berkshire, AFOI, CPOI (he/him/his)
– Aquatic Design Group
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Resilience at Work: Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Resilience at Work: Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout
Room: Promenade 101B
Priya Sodha, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Innergem
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Stop Guessing, Start Assessing: Build Effective Whole Person Interviews
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Stop Guessing, Start Assessing: Build Effective Whole Person Interviews
Room: Promenade 202BC
Cindy Bagley, MA, CPRP
– City of Rohnert Park
Earn 0.125 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Volunteerism as a Community Engagement Tool
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PST
Volunteerism as a Community Engagement Tool
Room: Promenade 104C
Becky Lunders, n/a
– teamWorks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Cutting through life's False Urgencies to focus on the truly Meaningful
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Cutting through life's False Urgencies to focus on the truly Meaningful
Room: Promenade 102AB
Marie Knight, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Knight Leadership Solutions
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Education Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Education Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Proposition 4 Deep Dive: Tools and Strategies for a Strong Application
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Proposition 4 Deep Dive: Tools and Strategies for a Strong Application
Room: Promenade 201B
David Marquez (he/him/his)
– California Consulting
Dale Sumersille (she/her/hers)
– California Consulting, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Resilience in Action: Women Advancing Parks and Recreation
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PST
Resilience in Action: Women Advancing Parks and Recreation
Room: Promenade 104A
Renee M. Glosecki, CPRP (she/her/hers)
– OC Parks
Kyla Brown, CPRE (she/her/hers)
– Riverside County Regional Parks & Open Space District
Melanie Goss (she/her/hers)
– Orange County Public Works
Candice N. Smith (she/her/hers)
– City of Ontario Recreation & Community Services District
Tracy Stayton, MA, CPC, CPRP (she/her/hers)
– Tracy Stayton Consulting, LLC
Earn 0.1 CEUs
Friday, March 13, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
PST
Wake Up Wellness
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
PST
Wake Up Wellness
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
Registration & Badge Pick Up
Room: Promenade Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
All Ages, All Abilities, All the Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
All Ages, All Abilities, All the Time
Room: Promenade 101B
Jill N. Moore, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Landscape Structures
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Build a Workplace Culture That Says “You Matter!”
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Build a Workplace Culture That Says “You Matter!”
Room: Promenade 102AB
Becky Lunders, n/a
– teamWorks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Creating Positive Practices to Reduce Unconscious Bias
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Creating Positive Practices to Reduce Unconscious Bias
Room: Promenade 203AB
Lori A. Hoffner (she/her/hers)
– Supporting CommUnity, Inc.
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Education Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Education Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Environmental Education for Healing and Belonging
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Environmental Education for Healing and Belonging
Room: Promenade 201B
Miriam H. sayes, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Southern California Crossroads
Marlene Yang, N/A
– Southern California Crossroads
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
From Gangs to Guidance: Recreation as a Pathway to Community Impact
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
From Gangs to Guidance: Recreation as a Pathway to Community Impact
Room: Promenade 204
Phillip L. Wiley, n/a
– City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
From Insight to Action: Best Practices for Surveys and Community Feedback
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
From Insight to Action: Best Practices for Surveys and Community Feedback
Room: Promenade 102C
Kevin Stay, n/a
– Kaizen
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Telling Your Story with Data: Simple & Powerful Ways to Visualize Data
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
Telling Your Story with Data: Simple & Powerful Ways to Visualize Data
Room: Promenade 202BC
Keri A. Schwab, PhD (she/her/hers)
– California Polytechnic State University
Ye Shen (she/her/hers)
– California Polytechnic State University
Pei Zhang
– California Polytechnic State University
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
The Influence Revolution: Shifting from Power to Impact
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
The Influence Revolution: Shifting from Power to Impact
Room: Promenade 103AB
Jill Parish, n/a (she/her/hers)
– ThinkDev LLC
Kate Smith, CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Specialist) (she/her/hers)
– City of West Sacramento
Earn 0.1 CEUs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
The Political Playbook: Navigating Relationships Like a Pro
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PST
The Political Playbook: Navigating Relationships Like a Pro
Room: Promenade 201A
Chris Nunes, n/a
– The Woodlands Township
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Closing the Gap Between Collecting Data and Creating Results
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Closing the Gap Between Collecting Data and Creating Results
Room: Promenade 101B
Bobbi Nance, CPRP (she/her/hers)
– Recreation Results LLC
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Creating a Culture of Disability Inclusion: 8 Essential Habits for Recreation Staff
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Creating a Culture of Disability Inclusion: 8 Essential Habits for Recreation Staff
Room: Promenade 103AB
Christopher McClain, n/a (he/him/his)
– City of San Bernardino; Parks Recreation and Community Services
Lisa Drennan, n/a (she/her/hers)
– MERGE Inclusion Consulting
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Education Sessions
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Education Sessions
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Emergency Action Plans - Why Every Program Must Have One.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Emergency Action Plans - Why Every Program Must Have One.
Room: Promenade 203AB
Matthew Galindo, n/a (he/him/his)
– City of Concord
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Interactive Workshop: Parents’ Perspectives on Inclusive Playgrounds
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Interactive Workshop: Parents’ Perspectives on Inclusive Playgrounds
Room: Promenade 204
Mara Kaplan, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Let Kids Play
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
No Guts, No Growth: Leveling Up Through Hard Conversations and Bold Decisions
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
No Guts, No Growth: Leveling Up Through Hard Conversations and Bold Decisions
Room: Promenade 202BC
Cindy Bagley, MA, CPRP
– City of Rohnert Park
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Paint The Parks: Enhancing Parks Through Art & Community
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Paint The Parks: Enhancing Parks Through Art & Community
Room: Promenade 102C
Rachel Robertson Murray, n/a (she/her/hers)
– North Highlands Recreation & Park District
Kayla Thayer (she/her/hers)
– North Highlands Recreation & Park District
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Parks, People & Pennies: Navigating Economic Challenges with Confidence
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
Parks, People & Pennies: Navigating Economic Challenges with Confidence
Room: Promenade 201A
Chris Nunes, n/a
– The Woodlands Township
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
The Leadership Locomotive: Driving Success Through Onboarding
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
The Leadership Locomotive: Driving Success Through Onboarding
Room: Promenade 102AB
Sonya Y. Young Jimenez, n/a (she/her/hers)
– City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Happi Price, n/a (he/him/his)
– City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Ramon Bernal
– City of Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation & Parks
Earn 0.1 CEUs
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
When your sports field cauldron boils over
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PST
When your sports field cauldron boils over
Room: Promenade 201B
Tim P. Barry, Jr., n/a
– Town of Corte Madera
Dan Opperman, CYSA, CPRP
– City of Napa Parks & Recreation Services
Earn 0.1 CEUs
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
Closing General Session
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
Closing General Session
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
General Session: The Heartbeat of Recreation: Nourishing Ourselves to Continue Inspiring Communities
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PST
General Session: The Heartbeat of Recreation: Nourishing Ourselves to Continue Inspiring Communities
Room: Grand Ballroom
Priya Sodha, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Innergem
