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Angela Gonzales Associate Director, Communications. Washington, DC

Issues: Government Affairs, Park Funding, Clean Air, Climate Change

202.419.3712 | agonzales@npca.org


Kyle Groetzinger Senior Communications Manager. Washington, DC

Regions: Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Sun Coast, and Texas

Issues: Future Parks, Cultural Resources

202.893.3391 | kgroetzinger@npca.org


Alison Heis Director, Communications. Columbus, OH

Regions: Northeast, Midwest

Issues: Water, Climate Change, Celebrity Engagement

202.384.8762 | aheis@npca.org


Lam Ho Senior Climate Communications Manager. Atlanta, GA

Issues: Clean Air, Climate Change

404.694.2357 | lho@npca.org


Kati Schmidt
Director, Communications. San Francisco, CA

Regions: Alaska, Northern Rockies, Pacific

Issues: Wildlife, Park Visitation

415.847.1768 | kschmidt@npca.org


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