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🎙️ New Episode Drop! RecLess Podcast — Season 6, Episode 11 is LIVE! This time around, we're joined by Riley DeWitt-Rickards, Park Project Manager for the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Fun Facts: Riley is also a former National Recreation and Park Association 30 Under 30 honoree and a dinosaur expert! 🦖🐾 In this episode, we discuss: 🏗️ Building a career in park planning, grants, and capital projects within one of the nation's largest park systems 💰 Balancing grant funding, project management, and the long-term realities of park maintenance 🗣️ Gathering meaningful community feedback and helping residents understand how projects are funded and prioritized 👷 Establishing credibility and confidence in the construction world as a young female professional in a nontraditional role 🌳 Her journey into parks projects and the many career paths available within parks and recreation Riley's story is a great reminder that parks and recreation is so much more than programming and events. Behind every playground, trail, and park improvement is a team of professionals turning community vision into reality. Whether you're interested in capital projects, public engagement, or simply discovering another incredible career path within our profession, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. 🎧 Find the episode now on Spotify at: https://lnkd.in/ga7WHgCG Or subscribe to the show on your preferred streaming service from our website: www.reclesspod.com 🌳 #RecLessPodcast #ParksAndRecreation #ParksAndRec #ProjectManagement #ParkPlanning #CommunityEngagement #WomenInLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth