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Welcome, interns, to the Career and Leadership Workshop! This workshop is an integral part of your internship program, providing a week-long opportunity to enhance your exposure to many career fields and their leadership skills. You and other interns will showcase the results of your summer projects through both formal and informal presentations. You will also engage with professionals in their fields through panel discussions, developmental sessions, and various activities. Additionally, the workshop is crucial for evaluating the program experience to identify successes and areas for improvement in the future. We hope you enjoy being in Washington, DC, network, and have fun!

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Livestream Events via Microsoft Teams Links -
August 6, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST - NPS Internship Career and Leadership Workshop

August 7, 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST- Art Culture Presentations: LHIP/HBCUI
 
Augst 8, 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. EST - A Conversation with Former NPS Directors and Message from the NPS Director, Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III

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LHIP Breakout Session: Career Pathways in the National Park Service: Latino Leadership Perspectives Panel
Thursday August 8, 2024 2:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
South Penthouse
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Latino leaders in the National Park Service will discuss topics such as representation and diversity within the organization, the preservation of Latino cultural heritage sites, community engagement, career development, environmental justice, collaboration with Latino organizations, education and interpretation, challenges faced by Latino employees, and the future direction of the National Park Service. Through this discussion, they aim to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and advance conservation goals for all communities.
Moderators
avatar for Sophia Grande

Sophia Grande

Digital Content Specialist, Moderator, National Park Foundation
Sophia Grande is a Digital Content Specialist at the National Park Foundation, where she manages the Foundation's multiple websites and implements digital content and strategies. Before joining the National Park Foundation, Sophia participated in the Latino Heritage Internship Program... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Matt Montaño

Matt Montaño

Chief Information Officer, National Park Service
Matthew Montaño is the current Associate Director of Information Resources (Chief Information Officer) at the National Park Service. Matthew has held this position since January of 2022. Prior to their current role, they served as the Director of IT Modernization and Innovation at... Read More →
avatar for Alex Romero

Alex Romero

Superintendent of Fire Island National Seashore, National Park Service
Romero has served as superintendent of George Washington Memorial Parkway, since 2013, where he has lead complex partner efforts, multi-million dollar projects, and planning efforts that included rehabilitation of historic areas, memorials and natural areas. His career has spanned... Read More →
avatar for Naomi Torres

Naomi Torres

Superintendent of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, National Park Service
avatar for Raquel Montez

Raquel Montez

Deputy superintendent of Shenandoah National Park, National Park Service

Thursday August 8, 2024 2:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
South Penthouse U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240
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