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Advisory Council members serve as critical community champions of Parks Tacoma.

Board Advisory Councils

Members share their gifts in service to our mission by providing our organization with their professional expertise; their diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; their connections to local or national resources, colleagues or peers; their philanthropic support or other forms of needed assistance.

Council members serve in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to staff and the Board of Park Commissioners. This may include reviewing studies to assess community needs and making recommendations on topics such as policies, budget, programming, operations, etc. Members may also represent their programs to the larger community in garnering support and recognition.

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Our Advisory Councils are looking for new members. Read more about them below and submit an application!

Advisory Council Handbook

Advisory Council Information

Active Lifestyles & Community Wellness - Now Recruiting for New Members

This group addresses adult sports and fitness, swimming and aquatic programs, youth programming and other programs, facilities and services.

Members

Mandy Kaplan (Chair), Alex Fazekas-Boone, Adrianne Ione, Isaac Thomas, Chris Davis & Tabitha Echavarria

If you have questions or concerns regarding the work of this Advisory Council, please email our staff liaisons.

Meetings

4th Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Parks Tacoma Headquarters
4702 S. 19th St.

Meetings are occasionally held at a specified field trip location (contact a staff liaison for details).

Active Lifestyles & Community Wellness 2024 Annual Report

Arts & Heritage

This group addresses historic preservation, special events and arts programming.

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Members

Miles Styer (Chair), Curt Ashby (Vice-Chair), Bill Johnston, Ashley Bole, Amanda Gerber, Dan Arias-Gomez, Hillary Ryan, Jessica Lanzillo, Kate Threat, Sarah Sutton & Trevor Hamilton

If you have questions or concerns regarding the work of this Advisory Council, please email our staff liaisons.

Meetings

3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7:00 pm
Parks Tacoma Headquarters
4702 S. 19th St.

Arts & Heritage 2024 Annual Report

Business & Responsive Agency

This group addresses business planning, financial sustainability, revenue development and quality assurance activities.

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Members

Doug Andreasson (Chair), Akeem Davis, Brett Freshwaters, Randy Harrison, Camden Meyers, Dixie Mooney, Mark Moore, Ryan Spiesterback, Shelby Washington & Troy Sapp

If you have questions or concerns regarding the work of this Advisory Council, please email our staff liaisons.

Meetings

3rd Thursday, 7:30-9:00 am
Held via Zoom

Business & Responsiveness 2024 Annual Report

Nature & Environment

This group addresses environmental education, marine and shoreline issues, open space, garden management and our neighborhood, community and regional parks.

Members

Britt McGrath (chair), Jennifer Crump, Joey Hulbert, Romey Haberle, Lindsay Walker, Christine Mahler, Hunter Henderson, Kate Waind, Laura Castrilli, Sarah Holm, Matthew Kerns & Zephyra Burt

If you have questions or concerns regarding the work of this Advisory Council, please email our staff liaisons.

Meetings

4th Tuesday, 6:00 pm
Held via Zoom or specified field trip location (contact a staff liaison for details)

Nature & Environment 2024 Annual Report

Questions?
Sandra Eliason
[email protected]
(253) 305-1016

Instructions: How to enter volunteer hours for Advisory Council Members