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Christopher Cooksey, CPRP, AFO, 29
Superintendent of Aquatics and Racquet Sports, City of Plantation Parks and
Recreation Department (FL)
Since joining City of Plantation, Florida, in June 2019, Chris Cooksey
has exemplified what it means to be a transformative leader.
His exceptional skills in programming, event management and
community engagement have elevated the Aquatic Complex
and the Veltri Tennis Center, creating a vibrant destination for
all residents and visitors. Under his stewardship, the Learnto-Swim
program experienced a remarkable growth of 129
percent from fiscal year 2022 to 2024. His initiatives, like the
free employee swim lesson campaign and the Aquatic Orientation
program for summer camp families, are a testament to
his commitment to water safety and community enrichment.
Riley DeWitt-Rickards, 28
Park Project Manager, County of San Diego Parks and Recreation (CA)
Riley DeWitt-Rickards serves as the lead project manager for seven projects for San
Diego County, totaling approximately $70 million while also co-managing
three other initiatives. They consistently demonstrate a keen awareness
of budget planning and implementation, proactively forecasting expenses
and identifying opportunities to reduce costs. One of their
notable achievements includes successfully leading the $13.5 million
Village View Community Park project in Fallbrook, California, from
design to construction. The groundbreaking ceremony attracted more
than 60 community stakeholders and park supporters, celebrating
a significant milestone in local development. DeWitt-Rickards
also volunteered to manage the Mira Mesa Epicentre project,
which aims to revitalize an important public space.
Kristy Duarte, 28
Special Projects Coordinator, City of
Miami Parks and Recreation (FL)
Since joining Miami Parks in
2011 as a lifeguard, Kristy Duarte
has tirelessly worked across
various divisions, consistently
exceeding expectations
and
Rodolfo Dominguez, CSCS, 25
Program Director, City of Oakland Parks Recreation and Youth Development Department (CA)
Rodolfo Dominguez, program director with City of Oakland Parks,
Recreation and Youth Development Department, has a profound
connection to the community he serves. As a bilingual leader,
Dominguez ensures language is never a barrier to participation,
working tirelessly to make programs accessible and inclusive.
Serving on the department's Race and Equity Committee,
Dominguez provides valuable insight into shaping policies that
promote inclusion and access to programs and services
for the community. He recently obtained his Strength
and Conditioning Specialist Certificate to serve the gym
members at his facility better. Dominguez is also studying
to become a CPRP.
making a profound impact on
the city and its residents. As a
park manager, she transformed
Antonio Maceo Park into a vibrant
hub for older adults, creating
an exceptionally popular
active adults program. In her
current role as special projects
coordinator, Duarte has played
a crucial role in the development
of new parks,
skillfully
collaborating with the Capital
Division to organize groundbreaking
and
ribbon-cutting
ceremonies. Her partnerships
with the city's grants, planning,
budget and procurement departments
have ensured vital
projects are funded and executed
seamlessly.
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