Nate Eppink is the Director of Medina County Park District in Ohio. What began as a summer internship with Cleveland Metroparks eventually turned into a nearly 20-year career in park management, community engagement, and marketing.
Andrea Griffin is the Superintendent of Recreation at Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) in Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Aurora University.
Jesús Sánchez is the Outdoor Recreation Specialist with Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Carolína, Puerto Rico, Jesús Sánchez grew up in Lorain, Ohio. He studied Biology at the University of Findlay earning a Bachelor of Science, and later a Master’s of Science degree from John Carroll University.
Meagan completed her undergraduate degree from Kent State University with a degree in Recreation and Sport Management. Meagan has 9 years of full-time experience with the Y and 17 years of total service.
John Trevelline is a Park and Watercraft Manager with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft. He manages three Parks in Northeast Ohio: West Branch, Lake Milton, and Nelson Kennedy Ledges.