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Kati Schmidt is a Senior Media Relations Manager with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Since 1919, NPCA has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing our National Park System. NPCA, its more than 750,000 members and supporters, and many partners work together to protect the park system and preserve our nation’s natural, historical, and cultural heritage for generations to come. Kati works out of NPCA's San Francisco office and spearheads media outreach efforts for NPCA's Alaska, Northwest, and Pacific regional offices.

Kati has a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Human Resources Management from California State University, Chico. Prior to joining NPCA, Kati worked wtih a wide range of organizations and clients on awareness and advocacy campaigns.

Outside of her professional work, Kati enjoys visiting national parks, traveling, cooking, and hiking – both the steep hills of San Francisco and beyond. Kati grew up visiting national parks with her family, incluing a three month road trip across the country, visiting sites ranging from Sequoia to Acadia, when she was 8 years old!