Helping Communities Build Better Municipal Dog Parks

For most of my career, I've worked at the intersection of people, community and operational complexity. I've been passionate about strengthening communities through volunteerism, public service, and building meaningful relationships. My work in Arizona's adoption community reinforced a belief in community engagement and bringing people together that can have a lasting impact on quality of life.

Today, that passion has evolved into a focus on one of the most overlooked public spaces in local government: municipal dog parks.

As Co-Owner of BarkPass I work alongside parks and recreation professionals to help communities create dog parks that are safer, more welcoming, and more sustainable. My work extends beyond software—I enjoy researching trends, writing, speaking, and sharing practical ideas that help agencies improve both operations and community engagement.

I believe great dog parks don't just serve communities.

They help build them.

Speaking

I enjoy partnering with parks and recreation agencies, state associations, and industry organizations to explore the future of municipal dog parks.

Recent topics include:

• Transforming Dog Parks into Self-Sustaining Community Hubs
• Building Community Through Municipal Dog Parks
• Rethinking Dog Park Management
• From Open Access to Sustainable Operations

Whether presenting at conferences, leading workshops, or participating in webinars, my goal is simple:

Help communities create dog parks that people are proud to use.

Workshops, Publications & Speaking Engagements

Regular parks and recreation contributor including leading roundtables, workshops and providing thought-provoking editorials related to municipal dog park management.