Anthea Raymond
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A life-time Angeleno, Anthea Raymond has served on numerous boards and commissions during her careers in academia, journalism, and the outdoors. Most relevant here, she was an LA County Beach Commissioner for nearly a decade (appointed by Sheila Kuehl) and served on the initial Technical Advisory Committee to the Taylor Yard project (now 100-Acre Partnership). Legally-trained, as well as an athlete and education, she is especially interested how practice and policy interact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
First Aid/CPR Training Coordinator
National Park Service/California State Parks
11.2018 - Current
- American Red Cross certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Coordinate health emergency training for 80 bike patrollers in the Santa Monica Mountains under jurisdiction of three park agencies
- Work closely with government first responders to recruit instructors and develop curriculum
- Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness.
- Created new structure to ensure patrollers received training when wildfires and COVID interrupted normal operations
Shelter and Intake Associate
American Red Cross
Los Angeles , CA
03.2025 - Current
- Trained, on the ground support of ARC's Shelter and Recovery response to Palisades and Eaton Fire
- Provided emotional support and access to financial support at various locations including shelters, recovery centers, PPE distribution points
- Assisted with food and shower service at Pasadena and Duarte shelters
Reporter
Adventure Sports Journal
Santa Cruz , CA
04.2021 - Current
- Report and write deeply researched articles on environmental and outdoor topics for print and online publication
- Identify and procure related original photography, including my own
Former General Manager
LA River Expeditions
Glendale
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw all operations and content for kayak-based stewardship education program, including communication, training, marketing and safety
- Represented organization to community and government
- Collaborated with regional parks authority to produce supplemental programming during COVID
- Seasonal position
- Currently Advisor and Senior Guide
Former Commissioner
Los Angeles County Dept. Beaches & Harbors
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Commission reviews policies, capital projects and contracts as related to the County-operated beaches
- Key issues included transfer of Bruce's Beach, RFP for new construction at Gladstone's restaurant site and amended commission by laws
- Served annually on Committee charged with selecting new leadership
- Interfaced with executive and deputy level staff at department and board level
- Initiated and implemented structure for bi-annual reporting to Supervisor's office
Paddlesport Instructor
UCLA Marina Aquatic Center
Los Angeles , CA
09.2002 - Current
- American Red Cross Level 4 Sea Kayak and River Kayak Instructor; Level 3 Surf Kayak Instructor
- Teach Sea kayaking, rescues and water safety to university and community population
- Collaborate in training and recruiting of new instructors
- Contributed to recent curriculum update
- During COVID, developed and implemented a waterfront curriculum at Castaic Lake in kayaking, paddle boarding, and waterfront safety for a diverse population of 65 adults and children.
Former Commissioner
LA County Fish and Wildlife
City of Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Commission advises Supervisors and the Fish and Wildlife Warden regarding the propagation and protection of fish and wildlife in Los Angeles County
- Key issues include human-wildlife interface in urban settings, balancing change and conservation
- Served on committee for annual conference; advised in program, speakers
Experience Leader
AirBNB
01.2017 - 03.2025
- Created and lead highly-rated "LA RIver Corgis Photo Walk," which incorporates animals in outdoor education for global audience: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/10813
Appointee
Cypress Park Land Use, Housing & River Committee
, California
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Inter-generational panel of activists, small business owners, property owners, elected officials
- Advised on traffic calming, public safety, housing solutions, park access
- Reviewed housing and commercial development projects where appropriate
Education
Graduate Certificate - Telehealth/Digital Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Institute Of Emerging Health Professions06.2021
Ph.D. Coursework - Sociology
City University Graduate Center
05.2000
MBA - Media/Marketing
UCLA Anderson School
01.1987
J.D. - Media, Intellectual Property
UCLA School of Law
Los Angeles 01.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Wellesley College
06.1981
Skills
- Open Space and Recreation Policy Evaluation
- Quantitative Analysis
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Relationship and Team Building
- Digital Media and Computer Skills
- Paddlesport and Safety Instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Additional Information
- Anthea also has had a careers as an award-winning journalist and educator (NPR, Bloomberg, UCLA, Santa Monica College), and as an academic administrator at UCLA's Anderson School.
- CV, References, Publications available on request
Timeline
Shelter and Intake Associate
American Red Cross
03.2025 - Current
Former Commissioner
LA County Fish and Wildlife
06.2021 - 01.2024
Reporter
Adventure Sports Journal
04.2021 - Current
First Aid/CPR Training Coordinator
National Park Service/California State Parks
11.2018 - Current
Appointee
Cypress Park Land Use, Housing & River Committee
01.2018 - 01.2023
Experience Leader
AirBNB
01.2017 - 03.2025
Former Commissioner
Los Angeles County Dept. Beaches & Harbors
01.2015 - 01.2024
Former General Manager
LA River Expeditions
01.2011 - Current
Paddlesport Instructor
UCLA Marina Aquatic Center
09.2002 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Telehealth/Digital Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Ph.D. Coursework - Sociology
City University Graduate Center
MBA - Media/Marketing
UCLA Anderson School
J.D. - Media, Intellectual Property
UCLA School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Wellesley College
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