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Angela Gonzales Director, Communications. Washington, DC
Issues: Government Affairs, Park Funding
202.419.3712 | agonzales@npca.org
Kyle Groetzinger Associate Director, Communications. Washington, DC
Regions: Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Sun Coast, and Texas
Issues: Future Parks, Cultural Resources
202.893.3391 | kgroetzinger@npca.org
Alison Heis Director, Communications. Columbus, OH
Regions: Northeast, Midwest
Issues: Water
Kati Schmidt
Director, Communications. San Francisco, CA
Regions: Alaska, Northern Rockies, Pacific
Issues: Wildlife, Park Visitation
415.847.1768 | kschmidt@npca.org
Caitlyn Burford
Senior Communications Manager
Regions: Northwest, Pacific, Southwest
Issues: Energy
541.371.6452 | cburford@npca.org
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