# Karen Cucurullo, NPS, Joins Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman on Reflections on Interpretation

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Podcast: [Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reflections-on-interpretation-talking-story-with-guides-and-interpreters-6293403)
Published: 2026-02-08T16:17:48+00:00
Episode link: https://timfmerriman.podbean.com/e/karen-cucurullo-nps-joins-bill-gwaltney-and-tim-merriman-on-reflections-on-interpretation/
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## Resource

Join us for a powerful conversation with Karen Cucurullo, a seasoned leader with nearly 35 years in the National Park Service. From Manassas to Death Valley, Karen has served in diverse roles, from interpretation and education to resource management and law enforcement. Before retiring she supervised in the Southeast Regional Office, supporting parks and communities across 9 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Discover how her holistic perspective shapes stewardship of 3.8 million acres of national treasures, thousands of cultural sites, and endangered species protection—connecting people, places, and purpose through the heart of public lands. #timmerriman #InterpretationMatters #NPSInterpretation #InterpretiveConnections #VoicesOfInterpretation #nps #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkservice

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