October 15, 2007

RECREATION SUPERVISOR TO LEAD MINORITY SOCIETY

Darrell Walker, recreation supervisor for the Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department, has been elected president of the National Recreation and Park Association’s Ethnic Minority Society.

He was installed last month as the 2007-2008 president at an awards banquet during the annual association’s annual conference in Indianapolis.

Walker has developed and managed a wide range of recreation programs from aquatics to after-school programs and youth sports. He is active in state and national recreation and parks organizations and in regional groups including Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation.

National Recreation and Park Association’s Ethnic Minority Society was formed in 1971 to productively represent the park, recreation and related leisure service interests and rights of minorities while participating in the overall effort of the park and recreation profession.

Walker holds a degree in physical education and social work from Pacific College and has been with the city of Pasadena since 1990.