Dina Trunzo, CTRS served as Administrator of Leisure
Services and Manager of Therapeutic Recreation at Somerset County Park
Commission, NJ. Her senior level experience in county government includes
organizational leadership, strategic planning, facility operations, program
development, and event management. Dina was part of the NJ delegation at the
NRPA Legislative Forum for a dozen years. As a member of the NJRPA Public
Affairs Committee, she has been active in seeking support for legislation. As
co-chair of the committee for the licensure of recreational therapists in NJ,
legislation passed mandating the licensure of recreational therapists. She was
recently appointed by the Governor to the licensing board. Dina served on NRPA
and NTRS boards and committees including National Awards committee (Chair,
2007), Public Policy, National Forum, Mid-Atlantic Regional Council, and the
NTRS Board of Directors. Dina is an active member of NJRPA serving as President
and Vice President. She is the chair of the Annual Conference Program
Committee, serving since 1989.
Dina is active in strategic planning and resource
development. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the NJRPA Award
for Administrative Excellence; NJ Governor’s Advocacy and Distinguished
Service; Somerset County Disability Advocate; and NRPA/NTRS Member of the Year.
Dina was an Adjunct Professor at Kean University mentoring interns throughout
their fieldwork experience. She is a member of the Rutgers University Youth
Sports Research Council Advisory Committee and has contributed to manuscripts
on Working with Athletes with Disabilities. Dina has presented many educational
sessions on ADA compliance, inclusion, and disability awareness training. Dina
also presented at the World Leisure Congress in Italy on Supporting the Right
to Leisure for Persons with Disabilities. Dina enjoys “glamping” with her
husband, relaxing at the beach, going to concerts and the theater, is an avid
Clemson football fan, and loves sharing laughs with friends.