What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

Julia Pinnix, Visitor Services Manager for Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Julia Pinnix is the Visitor Services Manager for the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Olympia, Washington. In this episode, Julia shares how growing up aroun

Interpreting LGBTQIA in the UK

Join Norena Shopland, author and historian specializing in the history of sexual orientation, and Steve Slack, heritage interpretation consultant and co-author of a recen

Paul Caputo's Birthday and Farewell Episode

Paul Caputo is wrapping up his time as NAI’s Executive Director, and this special episode of What’s Up, Interpreters drops on his birthday! Join us as Paul looks back on

Jamie Hubert: Meet Me in St. Louis

Jamie Hubert is the Interpretive Center Manager at Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center in St Charles, Missouri. Prior to her current role, she worked with Missouri Sta

Jim Covel, Founder, Fellow, and former NAI President

Jim Covel has spent over 50 years as an interpreter, ranger, trainer and educator, in venues including parks, museums and universities. He retired after nearly 35 years a

Interpretation in Exhibit Design: Michael Fiegenschuh, AIA, LFA

With nearly three decades of experience as an exhibit designer and architect, Michael Fiegenschuh, AIA, LFA, brings a unique perspective on the built environment to his r

Jessica Moore: Growing into a Leadership Role

NAI Vice President for Programs Jessica Moore is the Superintendent at Sinks Canyon State Park and Interpretive Lead for Wyoming State Parks. She grew up in Michigan wher

Launching a Career in Interpretation: Allie Elliott

Allie Elliott is an interpreter based in Midland, Michigan who brings together her background in biology and passion for people to create meaningful connections with the

Interpreting Foodways: Grace Teofilo Hilker

Grace Teofilo Hilker, CIG, is a Volunteer Manager in St. Louis, Missouri. She has her MA in American Studies from St. Louis University and holds a BA in History and Polit

To the Moon and Back: Brandi Stewart, Earth to Sky

Brandi Stewart is a Space Science Outreach Coordinator for the Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership. Brandi grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and moved out west to c

Interpreting Science: Jedda Foreman

Jedda Foreman, Associate Director at the Lawrence Hall of Science, oversees a group focused on learning design and educational research and how insights from those effort

Fishing in the City: Richard Munoz

Richard Muñoz is the Coordinator of California Fish & Wildlife's "Fishing in the City" program and the Community Engagement Specialist for the department's North Central

Combining Enforcement and Interpretation: David Gustafson

Dave Gustafson has served with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks for 23 years as a law enforcement ranger, search-and-rescue professional, wildland fire

From the Waterways to the Stars: Rhana Paris

Rhana Paris is a retired naturalist, non-formal educator and longtime member of NAI. She loves to talk about natural environments and the critters they support as well as

From Broadcast Booth to Interpreter: Kendra Raines

Kendra Raines is a nationally syndicated radio personality and award-winning voice actor with more than two decades of experience. Kendra recently earned her Certificate

Living History and America 250: James “Jay” Gardner Harrison III

James "Jay" Gardner Harrison III is a descendant of two American Presidents, William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison, as well as English colonists Harmon Harrison an

Interpretation in Adventure Tourism: Chris Davis, Pink Adventure Tours

Chris Davis, Safety and Training Director at Pink Adventure Tours, brings a wealth of experience from the adventure tourism world. He joins NAI's Heather Manier and Paul

The Honorable Robert G. Stanton: NPS's First Black Director

The Honorable Robert G. Stanton received NAI’s 2025 President’s Award. As the fifteenth Director of the National Park Service, and its first African American leader, Mr.

Interpretive Training with Empathy and Awe: Monique Thompson

Monique Thompson is the founder of Raindrop Naturalist, through which she trains guides and educators across parks, museums, and cultural sites to move beyond information

Interpretation and Tourism: Von Harden

Von Harden is the president and founder of the International Association of Tour Directors and Guides (IATDG), as well as the vice president of college access programs wi