Naomi Torres is included on Richard Rojas‘ short list of All Star Champions of change. When someone makes it onto a list like that, I know I want to talk to her.
Naomi is the Superintendent of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. She began her career as in interpreter at Alcatraz and has spent her career with the National Park Service in the Bay Area of California.
As the Superintendent of a trail which passes through property and jurisdictions outside of National Park Service property, Naomi has developed and maintained many healthy partnerships.
Naomi also discusses the need for Parks to reach out to communities of color. If we don’t reach out the communities, the faces seen working or recreating in our parks will not become more diverse.
Jody- Such a wonderful and insightful interview with Superintendent Naomi Torres. Naomi’s curiosity of the outdoors, her strong family background and her delightful, friendly and truly caring interpersonal skills that make her a natural and delightful park ranger/superintendent for all visitors — especially for young women seeking careers in the outdoors. Thank-you for hosting Naomi and capturing the wonderful gifts that she shares with park visitors and park partners everyday!
It was a delight to have her on the Park Leaders Show. Thank you for connecting us. She is a great example of a Park Leader.
I agree! She’s a fantastic leader and role model. We’re proud she’s a supporter of Latino Outdoors and advocate for all communities to connect with parks and the outdoors.
You are right, Jose. She is a great role model with so much knowledge about building partnerships and connecting with communities and organizations.