Nancy Kaiser has over 40 years of experience providing parks and recreation services to communities across the Country. Her passion lies in connecting residents and strengthening communities.
For over fifteen years, Nancy has provided consulting advice to local recreation agencies. She assists agencies and communities in developing strategic plans, organizational assessments, coaching and training, and recruitments. Nancy aims to ensure that staff remains successful in providing high-quality services critical to livable cities. Nancy’s unique background also includes projects and programs that enhance youth and teen relationships with nature and the outdoors, which strengthens community stewardship into the future.
In addition to planning and assessment projects, Nancy has been successful in researching, analyzing, and securing grant funds from government funding programs and private sector funders. She can assist local agencies and communities in exploring alternative funding opportunities, partnerships, and unique collaborations to sustain services or introduce new programs.
Prior to her consulting work, Nancy served as the Parks and Recreation Director for the Cities of Antioch and Oakley. She created a Parks and Recreation Department soon after Oakley’s incorporation where she facilitated and encouraged community involvement, developed a comprehensive parks, recreation, and trails master plan, managed park development projects, and created a Resource Management Plan to implement quality park and recreation programs. Several of Nancy’s signature programs and services are still provided after more than 20 years.
Nancy has also served as the Parks and Recreation Director for the cities of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Folsom, California, and the Cameron Park Community Services District in El Dorado County. Nancy also served the East Bay Regional Park District for seven years managing areas of interpretive services and education. Her experience and background are well-rounded; she has worked in county government and state government, as well as served as executive director for regional nonprofit organizations. Nancy has been awarded the Leadership Certificate from the National Recreation and Park Association and has served on numerous regional and national committees to further the vision and values of parks and recreation.