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What does it take to build a 35-year career in Parks & Recreation leadership?

In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, we sit down with Tina Spano, Deputy Director of Jackson County Parks + Rec (Missouri), to explore her journey from “park rat” and competitive athlete to leading one of the largest county park systems in the country.

📌 Tina shares powerful insights on:
✅ Growing up in parks & sports
✅ Transitioning from programmer to supervisor to deputy director
✅ Leading with authenticity
✅ Serving special populations & adults with disabilities
✅ Managing multi-generational events like Christmas in the Park
✅ Preparing Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup
✅ Why Parks & Recreation is truly an essential service

If you're a parks and recreation professional, student, city leader, or someone exploring a career in public service—this episode is packed with leadership wisdom and inspiration.

📌 Watch until the end to hear Tina’s “why” and her message to the next generation of Parks & Rec professionals.

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