Kristine Stratton

Kristine Stratton is the President and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), a role she has held since June 5, 2019. Before joining NRPA, she served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Earthjustice and has extensive experience in nonprofit management, particularly in environmental advocacy. Stratton has also held leadership positions at the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Conservation Law Foundation, and she worked in various roles at WGBH Educational Foundation.

Stratton's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University. Her commitment to environmental justice and community health aligns with NRPA's mission to ensure equitable access to parks and recreation for all Americans.1234

In her current position, Stratton advocates for the importance of parks in enhancing community well-being, addressing social isolation, and promoting health outcomes. She emphasizes the necessity of investing in parks to create positive experiences for visitors and to support local economies.23