If there is one thing I have learned about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, it is that it has 
magic that people just can’t get enough of! These parks are so habit-forming that when an employee leaves for a new job, I’ve stopped saying goodbye because I know that they’ll be back.
Such was the case with former Superintendent Woody Smeck, and now Acting Superintendent Lee Taylor, both of whom spent time early in their careers in these two parks. Superintendent Taylor began her National Park Service career as a seasonal interpretation ranger right here in Sequoia National Park in 1985.
Since then, she has gone on to serve as superintendent at the San Juan Islands National Historical Park and deputy superintendent at Olympic National Park, both in the Pacific Northwest. Former Superintendent Woody Smeck explains the selection of Ms. Taylor this way, “Lee brings strong skills and experience in communications, partnerships, business acumen, and leading people during periods of change. Along with the superintendent, she has been leading the planning for COVID response at Olympic and is well-versed in guidance for disease prevention and management of parks and access."
Everyone at Sequoia Park Conservancy is excited about this new chapter and looks forward to building upon the already robust partnership with Sequoia and Kings Canyon under Lee's leadership.
Savannah Boiano
Executive Director of Sequoia Parks Conservancy
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