Town of Queen Creek Recreation Assistant Christina Lopez recently received a monetary scholarship from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship. Lopez is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management from Arizona State University, and the $500 scholarship will go towards the degree. Lopez started with the Town in 2015 and currently oversees the senior program and assists with front desk duties at the Recreation Annex, community outreach and events.  

“We are very proud of Christina for working full-time and continuing her education,” commented Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney. “Our Town has exceptional staff, and it’s exciting when these talented individuals are recognized by state organizations.” 

The mission of the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship (APRF) is to financially support parks, recreation and leisure oriented educational development and scholarships, research, advocacy and community enrichment. In addition to providing scholarship and support for advocacy and research, the non-profit organization assists the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association and Camp Colley. For more information, visit the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship.                                                                                                 

“I am very honored and appreciative that I was selected as one of the scholarship recipients by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship,” Lopez said. “This will help me further my education and positively impact my career.”

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