Episode Details

In this podcast, we talk with Justin Quarles, a 2022 graduate in Parks and Recreation Management from ASU. Justin shares his journey from growing up as a military kid in Colorado Springs to becoming a sports director at the YMCA. He talks about his varied educational path, including stints at multiple community colleges and ultimately majoring in Parks and Recreation Management at ASU. He discusses the challenges and rewards of his work, the importance of organizational and people skills, and how his role at the YMCA helps make a positive impact on children and families. The conversation also touches on topics like youth sports issues, volunteer management, and the essential blend of Parks and Recreation with nonprofit work. Justin emphasizes the significance of relationships, taking time to find one's passion, and making a difference through community involvement.