Region 4 Representative Candidate Jessica Ochoa

Jessica Rodriguez Ochoa

Jessica Rodriguez Ochoa

Recreation Supervisor
City of Riverside Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Connect with Jessica
Please share relevant leadership experiences outside of your work environment.
I served as Vice President, Pres-elect and President of District 11. I also introduced and led the District 11 Drucker Leadership Series for two years. I am a active member of CPRS and NRPA. I also volunteer coach for youth soccer and believe that leading young ladies to achieve their greatest potential is one important for our growth as women in today's society.
What personal attributes, skills, or knowledge would you bring to the State Board of Directors if elected?
I am a well rounded recreation professional. I have program exp in all areas from youth and family to senior and sports. I also worked with teens and love special events. Training employees is one of my strong suites and know I have help further the mission of CPRS.
Why have you chosen to run for the CPRS State Board of Directors?
I believe in growing as an individual and pushing myself our of my comfort zone. I want to expose myself to knew programming and training elements. I believe in the mission of helping our communities grow and teach our youth to be better people. So they can help to continue to create a beautiful and sustainable society.
What is the greatest challenge our profession faces and how will you lead to address that challenge?
I believe that recreation is changing as our society changes. The old school drop by the community center feel especially for our youth isn't as popular as it was 10 years ago. Technology has changed the way our youth see the world and their community. We have to evolve and grow with our kids. How do we get them to visit our community centers and drop in programs.