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Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and InterpretersAuthor: timfmerriman
Tim Merriman talks story with heritage interpretation professionals from all over the world. In his 50 year career as a heritage interpreter, Tim has been a park ranger, nature center director, and national recreation area research manager. From 1995 to 2012, he was Executive Director of National Association for Interpretation, the professional organization for guides and interpreters in the United States. He has been a motivational speaker, trainer, and planner in 26 countries and all 50 states in the US, sharing his love for communicating with the public about valued places, people and stories in natural and cultural heritage settings. Language: en Genres: Nature, Places & Travel, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Marta Cruz Kelly, NPS Leader and Storyteller, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman
Episode 103
Saturday, 17 October, 2026
Marta Cruz Kelly spent nearly 40 years as a steward of America's stories. A Senior Executive Service leader at the National Park Service, she held management roles in interpretation, information technology, and training, and she was the first person of color to lead interpretation and education agency-wide. She also spent years in nonprofits advancing natural and cultural resource education and preparing the next generation of leaders. Today, as a certified mindfulness educator, she brings those threads together to teach responsible storytelling: telling the truth with care, humility, and accountability. She is the founder of Griots Sanctuary and the author of Truth Requires Practice: Becoming a Griot, coming in February 2027. #timmerriman #InterpretationMatters #HEARTApproach #NPSInterpretation #InterpretiveConnections #VoicesOfInterpretation #nps #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkservice
