Karen O'Donnell

Intern - Experiential Therapy

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Timeline
About me
Director of Parks & Recreation at City of Wheat Ridge
Education
- NRPA Directors School
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- Ohio University
  1995 - 1999
  BSRS Therapeutic Recreation
  Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Board
- Mercy University
  2003 - 2005
  MPA Health Services Management
Experience
- Inner Harbour
  Sept 1999 - Dec 1999
  Intern - Experiential Therapy
- Andrus Children's Center
  Jan 2005 - Apr 2006
  - Senior Recreation Therapist
    Jan 2000 - Apr 2006
  - Program Coordinator - Planning & Research
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
- Greenburgh Parks & Recreation
  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
  Recreation Supervisor
- Mercy College
  Jan 2007 - May 2011
  Adjunct Professor
- Rye Recreation
  Oct 2008 - May 2011
  Assistant Superintendent
- City of Commerce City
  Jun 2011 - Jul 2019
  Recreation Division Manager
- City of Wheat Ridge
  Jul 2019 - now
  Director of Parks & Recreation
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
  Jan 2000
- Certified Parks and Recreation Executive
  National Recreation and Park Association
  Apr 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Karen O'Donnell
  Dirk Richwine Professional Mentoring Award National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) Sep 2025
Volunteer Experience
- Chairperson of the Board
  Issued by Supervisor's Management School on Apr 2022
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- Board Member
  Issued by Seniors Resource Center on Apr 2025
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- President
  Issued by Colorado Parks & Recreation Association on Sept 2016
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- Mentor
  Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado on Apr 2012
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