Bulldozing America's Front Yard

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Each year, roughly 32 million people visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. It’s a place that has been called “America’s Front Yard” for a good reason – it belongs to the American people. Yet this place that commemorates so much of our history is currently under threat.

Join us on July 21 for a virtual Park Talk to learn about how the Trump administration is bypassing congressional oversight and disregarding the laws that protect the places that belong to all Americans. You’ll hear from NPCA’s staff of experts who will share more about how this important place is at risk and what you can do to ensure your voice is heard.

Event Details
WHEN: July 21 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Online via Zoom; a link will be provided upon RSVP
 

For questions about registration or to submit a question to our panelists in advance, please contact Abbey at [email protected].

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Featured Speakers:

Edward Stierli, Senior Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic

Edward Stierli is the Senior Regional Director in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He originally joined NPCA in 2012 as a part of the Mid-Atlantic regional team, when he coordinated conservation outreach and advocacy projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and launched the Freedom to Float campaign. Ed went on to serve as the campaign director for NPCA’s Find Your Voice initiative, engaging the next generation of park advocates during the NPS Centennial.
Most recently, Ed was the Senior Director of State and Electoral campaigns at Save the Children Action Network, where for the last five years he grew the organization’s field program to 17 states and led state and federal advocacy campaigns to invest in early childhood education, end child hunger, and protect kids around the world.
Ed began his career as a middle school teacher and for over 10 years has led numerous local, state, and federal advocacy and political campaigns for education and environmental causes. He has a B.S. in History and Political Science from Florida State University and a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University.
 

Rachel Kenigsberg, Senior Associate General Counsel

In her role as Senior Associate General Counsel, Rachel manages litigation on behalf of NPCA to support and protect national parks and also provides general legal counsel to the organization.
Prior to joining NPCA in 2020, Rachel practiced environmental law at Baker Botts LLP. During her time there she focused on environmental litigation and regulatory compliance. Rachel has held internships at a number of government and non-profit offices, including the U.S. Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division, Environmental Crimes Section; the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, Environmental Protection Division; and the Sierra Club’s Legislative Office. Rachel’s interest in environmental protection began long before she decided to became an attorney. She attended the Global Ecology Magnet program at Maryland’s Poolesville High School and continued her environmental education as an environmental science and policy major at the University of Maryland, College Park. In addition to her educational and professional experiences, Rachel brings her passion for environmental protection and wildlife to her job as Associate General Counsel.
Rachel is a graduate of Harvard Law School, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Environmental Law Review. Rachel is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and Maryland.