.GALLERY OF CREATORS...
Contributors, past and present, perpetually remembered and honored….
…………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………. ………………………………*cynosuristTech-in-Rec : one who leads you to an informational focus; one who guides you to an informational kernel; one who actualizes a focus by bringing you to it……
[]Ally. On our team, Ally Medina is an interviewer, cameraperson.AM. My academic career at Texas State University has been spent studying within the Recreation Studies program, more specifically, in community recreation. I am also pursuing a minor in Public Administration. I hope to advance my career in recreation by becoming a Programs Coordinator or Director for a city park system either here in Texas or, one day, Oregon. I have an acute passion for sharing knowledge that incorporating organized recreation in people’s daily lives will greatly enhance their overall wellbeing and enjoyment of life! I am currently a private childcare specialist, part-time, and a camp supervisor for a city park in Wimberley, Texas. I embody my own form of recreation daily through reading, hiking, and volunteering. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Ari. On our team, Arianna Seale is an interviewer, cameraperson, image editor.AS. I am a senior at Texas State University studying Recreational Therapy, with a minor in Psychology. I have worked with several different organizations and populations, volunteering time to serve my community and surrounding areas. I am passionate about learning and expanding my knowledge and experience in my field. I love helping others find a love for recreation, as well as providing excellent services to those I serve. Outside of school I enjoy art, the outdoors, and spending time with my family. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Arieana. On our team, Arieana Gracia is a prospector.AG. I am a Texas State University student, studying recreation administration with a concentration in outdoor recreation. With an outdoor recreation administration degree, I hope to become a park superintendent at a state park. The park superintendent is the person who lives at and runs the park. Within the outdoor recreation field, I hope to teach the importance of environmental stewardship during recreation as well as make recreation more accessible and welcoming to minorities. Some of my interests include spending time outside, crocheting, and reading. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Aubrie. On our team, Aubrie Sorrell is a concepts & cognates editor.AS. I am working toward attaining a master’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Following my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I realized the best way to combine my passions was to become a recreational therapist. I love seeing how recreation helps people grow in different ways and being a recreational therapist would afford me a front-row opportunity to see and participate in just that. I am from Kansas and love cows, spending time with family, and playing sports. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Iris. On our team, Iris Ortega is a cynosuristTech-in-Rec, interviewer, cameraperson.IO. I am currently a junior with a major in recreation studies and a concentration in recreation therapy. Through volunteering at the San Marcos Parks and Recreation District and providing students of San Marcos recreational services arranged by the recreation therapy program here at Texas State, I have found myself loving the San Marcos community. Outside school, I enjoy watching movies/films and shows, taking photos of nature, hiking, jumping into last-minute adventures, and hanging out with friends. Oh, and I enjoy listening to all kinds of music. Part (but not all) of my love for music comes from past choral singing and a music survey class (forms, instruments, history). [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Jackie. On our team, Jakie Reyes is a cynosuristTech-in-Rec, interviewer, cameraperson.JR. I am currently studying Recreation Therapy and psychology at Texas State University. My goal is to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and help people with various disabilities experience what recreation and leisure offer as benefits for their life. I love painting, playing tennis and trying new and exciting things. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Jose. On our team, Jose Gorostieta Ruiz is an interviewer, cameraperson.JGR. I am a junior at Texas State University with a major in Healthcare Administration and a minor in biology. True healthcare is holistic, which means that it involves care one receives at a hospital (when necessary), residential settings, health resorts and other places. Very importantly, however, it involves day-to-day behavior choices–including such things as what we eat, how we rest and how we exercise and/or recreate. I believe that recreation is a pathway to a healthier, more exciting life! I work in a nursing facility that heavily incorporates recreation as a way to help with everyday movements. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, swimming and camping but not all at once! [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Julia. On our team, Julia Ager is an interviewer.JA. I am currently pursuing a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, with a concentration in Pre-Rehabilitation and minors in Psychology and Recreation Administration. Since adding a recreation minor, I have gained insight, experience, and even involvement in the recreation student organization, A.R.E. I am thankful for stumbling upon recreation studies, as it will help me in my future career as an Occupational Therapist. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Kayla. On our team, Kayla Brown is a concepts & cognates editor.KB. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in recreation and leisure studies. Prior to graduate school, I worked at an AmeriCorps affiliated non-profit in Austin, Texas for three years. I am both National Association for Interpretation (NAI) and Leave-No-Trace (LNT) certified and am driven by a love of connecting people to the outdoors, which led to an internship with Texas Parks and Wildlife. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, and swimming with my three dogs. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Kayla. On our team, Kayla Cave is an interviewer, cameraperson, image editor.KC. I am a senior at Texas State University. I am majoring in Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in Sociology. I am passionate about teaching others the importance of Recreation and Leisure. Outside of school, I work part-time with Austin Parks and Recreation Department. My hobbies include reading, getting outdoors, and spending time with my dog. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Kylie. On our team, Kylie Allbritton is an interviewer.KA. I am a senior at Texas State University, studying Recreational Therapy. My classes have provided me with many hands-on learning experiences under a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). I have worked at the YMCA at multiple locations for 7 years now. In that role, I have encountered people from all walks of life. My passion, overall, is helping people around me; my goal is to leave each person on every path I cross with a smile! Outside of school and work, I love spending time with friends, trying new things, and attending all the amazing campus ministries I am a part of. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Lauren. On our team, Lauren Llerena is an interviewer, cameraperson.LL. I am a student at Texas State University with a major in recreation studies. Within the program of recreation studies, my concentration is therapeutic recreation. I’m a huge advocate for healthy aging and helping older adults manage the many challenges of an aging mind and body. I’ve had prior experience at a skilled nursing facility in both assisted living and memory care and I’m very passionate about working with dementia and Alzheimer’s. In my free time I enjoy reading, drawing, and listening to music. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Leslie. On our team, Leslie Canales is a cynosuristTech-in-Rec, interviewer, cameraperson, web developer & maintainer.LC. I am a student at Texas State University with a major in recreation studies. Within the program of recreation studies, my concentration is therapeutic recreation. In therapeutic recreation, I find common ground with a role I have been playing for several years: as an AVID tutor–with Irving and San Marcos ISDs. I believe the same spirit of caring about the success of others is present in my work with students and in recreation therapy. I enjoy reading, hiking, and going to the gym. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Nick. On our team, Nick Holzweiss is an interviewer, cameraperson.NH. I am a sophomore at Texas State University. I have a major in Recreation Studies, with a concentration in Outdoor Recreation. I also have a minor in Aerospace Studies. I am a part of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC Program) at Texas State University, and I am trying to become a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. I enjoy my time outside and enjoy expanding my knowledge and learning things I may not know. I am very big on recreation and try to show people that recreation is a fun and good thing. I listen to all types of music and watch a lot of shows, but mostly I spend my time outside of school playing sports such as basketball, football, and sometimes baseball. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Rosa. On our team, Rosa Ledesma is a concepts & cognates editor.RL. I am a current student in the Recreation Administration graduate program. In addition to being a student, I work full-time for the City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department as the Recreation Manager. With a little over six and a half years of experience in the recreation industry, I have relished the insight of seeing how the concepts taught/discussed in the program are applicable in real-world scenarios. I obtained a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification in November, 2022. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, music, and traveling. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Samantha. On our team, Samantha Roberts is an interviewer.SR. I attend Texas State University, where I major in Recreation Administration and minor in Coaching. Although from New Braunfels, which is close by and lies between Austin and San Antonio, I currently reside in San Marcos, where I go to school. When I’m not doing school work, I enjoy being outside, specifically next to or in a body of water. I have three siblings and a unique fact about that is that my younger sister has the same birthday as myself, but we are a year apart. I have two dogs. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
[]Sarah. On our team, Sarah Scogin is an interviewer, cameraperson, program articulator.SS. I am currently a senior at Texas State University, majoring in Recreation Studies with a focus on Therapeutic Recreation. My academic aspirations include pursuing a master’s degree in psychology in order to acquire greater expertise in mental health, an area I am deeply passionate about. Post-graduation, I hope to be able to focus on supporting individuals in their mental health journeys, thereby making my own contribution to the community and society of which I am a part and to the field of mental health as a discipline. Beyond academics, I love animals, music, and tacos. Most days, I start out my day with iced coffee and chorizo, egg, and cheese tacos. [ [] Profile maintained as at time of last entry. ]
OUR TEAM: SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
Other significant team members we wish to honor (in alphabetical order by last name):
Christian Basaldu, Darcey Scott