With nearly 20 years of working to connect people with their parks, Kathryn is driven by her passion for the outdoors, belief in the powerful impact of connecting to nature in daily life, and desire to make Pittsburgh parks accessible to all. As Senior Manager of Special Initiatives, Kathryn supports the Conservancy’s community engagement efforts to bring park projects to life and manages health & wellness initiatives. She leads the Pittsburgh Parks Prescription (Parks Rx) initiative, partnering with healthcare professionals, schools, and community leaders to connect children and families to the outdoors and nature close to home. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology, a Master of Science in Park & Resource Management and Environmental Education, and a certificate in Public Health Fundamentals for Park Professionals. Kathryn is a certified forest therapy (forest bathing) guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs.