MEET OUR STAFF

PRESIDENT & CEO
BROOKE PARDUE
After serving on the board for five years, the last two as Chair, Brooke was hired as the first employee in 2017. The transition to President/CEO continued her passion for public service, following ten years working for Congressman John Yarmuth.
She believes strongly that a just and healthy community requires equitable access to quality greenspace for all residents.
brooke@parksalliancelou.org | 502.314.9690



DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
AND COMMUNICATIONS
MORGAN REINING
Moe joined our team having two years of prior experience contributing to Parks Alliance marketing efforts. Her commitment to our team and alignment with our mission led to her employment in 2023.
morgan@parksalliancelou.org | 502.552.6413







DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
ALICE BRIDGES
Alice brings more than 35 years of experience working to improve health and well-being so that all people flourish. Her passion is promoting health equity and building a more vibrant, connected community.
alice@parksalliancelou.org | 502.594.2349

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
ERIC GUREVICH
Eric comes to the Parks Alliance with over a decade of experience in brand building, civic engagement, and nonprofit leadership. His love of the outdoors and core values of curiosity, creativity, and community inspire him to advance our mission.



DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
AMY QUIGGINS
With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership devising and managing fundraising and marketing strategies, planning special events, and directing grants and awards programs, Amy joins the Parks Alliance team aligning her skillset with her passion for improving the health and safety of the community.
amy@parksalliancelou.org | 202.270.4323


OPERATIONS MANAGER
KRISTA WARREN
Krista joins the team with a background in operations, hospitality, and event coordination. In this role, she is eager to merge her professional expertise with her passion for the outdoors and nonprofit work. Krista is embarking on this new journey fueled by dedication to a cause that is close to her heart.
krista@parksalliancelou.org | 502.593.3321
MEET OUR BOARD

AMEERAH PALACIOS
HDR
Nat'l Senior Strategic Communications Lead,
Board Chair

TAMRA
HAMADE
Board Treasurer
Controller,
Hall Contracting of Kentucky

DOMINIC MANECKE
Board Secretary
Senior Director,
C2 Strategic Communications



RICK
BLACKWELL
President,
DeSales High School
Retail Sales & Service Coach,
Stock Yards Bank

JUAN
DAVIS
Marketing Manager,
New Roots
MICHAEL BOWMAN
MAX
BRIDGES
Partner,
Wyatt, Tarrant, & Combs, LLP

DREEMA
JACKSON
Community Engagement Specialist.
Retired

Director of Customer Experience/VP,
Republic Bank
CASSIE
JENSEN

SWANNIE
JETT
CEO,
Park DuValle Community Health Center

MICHELLE
KING
Executive Director, Louisville Parks and Recreation, ex officio

ALONZO RAMONT
Redline Performing Arts
President & CEO,

DONNA
SCHUSTER
Development Consultant,
Self-Employed