<p> National Park Service National Capital Parks-East 1900 Anacostia Drive, S.E. U.S. Department of the Division of Interpretation, Washington, D.C. 20020 Education, Recreation and Interior Visitor Services 202-690-5185 phone 202-690-0862 fax</p><p>National Capital Parks-East News Release Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact: Peter Lonsway 202-690-5165</p><p>Superintendent of National Capital Parks-East Announces the Selection of two new District Managers</p><p>Washington, D.C. — Superintendent Alexcy Romero announced recently the selection of two new District Managers for National Capital Parks- East (NACE). Dr. Joy Kinard, a 17-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS) has been named the Central District Manager and Brandi Bradford the Southern District Manager. </p><p>“I am excited that Joy and Brandi have joined our NACE management team as District Managers,” said Superintendent Alexcy Romero.” “NACE completed a realignment of park areas and responsibilities, I truly believe, both Joy and Brandi have the background experience, enthusiasm and commitment to meet the expectations of these jobs,” Romero added.</p><p>As Central District Manager, Dr. Kinard oversees management of NACE sites, to include the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, the Capitol Hill Parks, Buzzard Point Marina, James Creek Marina, and Langston Golf Course. Prior to starting her new position, Dr. Kinard served as the Site Manager for the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. Dr. Kinard began her NPS career as a student intern, at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. She has also served at NPS sites in Maryland and Virginia. </p><p>A native Washingtonian, Dr. Kinard holds a Bachelor of Science degree, from Livingstone College, a Master degree and a Ph.D. in History both, from Howard University. </p><p>As Southern District Manager, Bradford will assume management and provide oversight of NACE sites, to include Piscataway Park, Fort Washington Park, Harmony Hall, and Fort Foote. She began her NPS career as a seasonal Interpretive Ranger and Education Specialist at Mammoth Cave and Everglades National Parks, becoming a permanent NPS employee at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. </p><p>Bradford graduated from Texas A&M University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Science. </p><p>“I am extremely excited about my new position, I am enthusiastic about making a difference in continuing to help urban visitors connect with their environment and history in the Southern District parks,” Bradford said. "If people can enjoy their experience at a National Park, and learn </p><p>E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A ™ The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. something that they can relate to or intrigues them while they are visiting, then they will be more likely to want to protect that experience and the resource for future visitors to appreciate." </p><p>National Capital Parks-East is a collection of natural, historical, and recreational sites in Washington D.C. and Maryland managed by the National Park Service. To learn more about National Capital Parks-East please visit www.nps.gov/nace </p><p>-NPS-</p><p>National Capital Parks-East offers a wide array of historic, cultural, and recreational areas that are part of Washington, D.C. and its eastern environs. The park is comprised of over 8,000 acres of federal land, ranging from community parks and National Historic Sites to unique wetland ecosystems, meadows, and mature hardwood forests.</p><p>E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A ™ The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.</p>