Kristine Stratton

Kristine Stratton is the president and chief executive officer of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), which works to ensure that all people have access to the health, social and environmental benefits of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. Her passion is working at the intersection of people and the environment, and she holds a Master of Arts degree in environmental policy and urban planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Boston University.