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Twice a month, the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) brings you conversations with innovators, leaders, movers, and shakers in the field of heritage interpretation.
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- 3 days ago33 min
Yvette Mendez from the Brookfield Zoo
Yvette tells us about her position at the Zoo and her leadership role in NAI.
- 2 weeks ago36 min
Julia Pinnix, Visitor Services Manager for Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Julia Pinnix is the Visitor Services Manager for the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Olympia, Washington. In this episode, Julia shares how growing up around parks helped shape her connection to the outdoors and ultimately led to a career in interpretation spanning nearly four decades. She also discusses the meaningful connections she has made with people from different backgrounds and cultures throughout her career and travels. She is joined by NAI’s Madison Hyatt and Legacy Editor Lucien Meadows.
- Aug 20, 202638 min
Interpreting LGBTQIA in the UK
Join Norena Shopland, author and historian specialising in the history of sexual orientation and Steve Slack a heritage interpretation consultant and co-author of their recently published best practice guide on LGBTQIA+ heritage interpretation.
- Aug 6, 202642 min
Paul Caputo's Birthday and Farewell Episode
After 24 years Paul is leaving NAI. His dedication and passion for the field and the organization will be missed! We wish him all the best on new adventures.
- Jul 30, 202628 min
Jamie Hubert: Meet Me in St. Louis
Jamie Hubert is the Interpretive Center Manager at Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center in St Charles, Missouri. Prior to her current role, she worked with Missouri State Parks for nearly two decades. She is serving on the committee for NAI 2027 in St. Louis and looks forward to inviting NAI members to her hometown.
- Jul 16, 202634 min
Jim Covel, Founder, Fellow, and former NAI President
Jim Covel has spent over 50 years as an interpreter, ranger, trainer and educator, in venues including parks, museums and universities. He retired after nearly 35 years as the Director of Training and Interpretation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and continues to interpret marine life at the aquarium as a volunteer guide. Jim is a Founder, Fellow and former President of the National Association for Interpretation. Jim and his wife, Christine, appear at historic events in California as part of the Alta California Dance Company, and he serves as a director on the board of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District.
- Jul 2, 202632 min
Interpretation in Exhibit Design: Michael Fiegenschuh, AIA, LFA
With nearly three decades of experience as an exhibit designer and architect, Michael Fiegenschuh, AIA, LFA, brings a unique perspective on the built environment to his role as a Principal at EDX. His deep affinity for interpretive centers, museums and parks is driven by a love of storytelling and understanding our place in the world. His skill as both a project lead and designer allows him to bring together diverse teams to make a project vision become a reality. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable, biophilic design which helps to create solutions that harmonize with their surrounding environment and deepen a visitor's connection to place. In addition to his architectural background, Michael completed the Museum Studies Certificate program at the University of Washington to further his knowledge and understanding of the museum field. He also achieved Living Future Accreditation (LFA) from the International Living Future Institute. Michael is a frequent public speaker and has presented at conferences for the Western Museums Association and the American Alliance of Museums, among others. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Western Museum Association, as well as the Environment and Climate Network of the American Alliance of Museums.
- Jun 11, 202627 min
Jessica Moore: Growing into a Leadership Role
NAI Vice President for Programs Jessica Moore is the Superintendent at Sinks Canyon State Park and Interpretive Lead for Wyoming State Parks. She grew up in Michigan where she started her career as an Interpretive Ranger with the National Park Service, moved to Washington State where she spent 18 years working as an educator at a 725-acre wildlife park, and was hired on with Wyoming State Parks in the fall of 2022. Jessica has had a lifelong passion for nature and conservation and now enjoys spending time in beautiful Sinks Canyon. She joins Song Stott and Paul Caputo on this episode.
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