Nikia Hill, a Roxbury native and new member of the Parks Department leadership team. Courtesy photos/
Parks Department
Boston Parks and Recreation recently introduced a new executive team within the department, which includes more than 300 full-time staff members.
The leaders include Executive Secretaries Lucy Porro and Carrie Marsh Dixon, Executive Director of Franklin Park Luis Perez Demorizi, Director of Capital Projects Cathy Baker-Eclipse, and Director of Parks Operations and Maintenance Nate Hinchliffe.
Lindsey Santana, former Neighborhood Services staffer, is a new member of the Parks Department leadership team.
Also, Deputy Commissioner of Planning, Ecology & Stewardship Azzurra Cox, Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Administration Breeze Outlaw, Deputy Commissioner of Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Lindsey Santana, and Deputy Commissioner of Recreation and Public Programs Mike Devlin, of Dorchester.
“We look forward to the experience, expertise, and perspectives they bring to the department as we continue working to serve Boston’s residents and strengthen our parks and open spaces citywide,” read a statement from the Parks and Recreation Department office.
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