By the end of the fellowship, the Fellow would have played a meaningful role in strengthening both park operations and community engagement. During the peak season, the Fellow would have supported National Park Service staff in delivering extended-hours programming, enhanced visitor services, and well-attended public offerings such as Come Alive After 5, ranger-led tours, volunteer stewardship activities, and the Lotus & Water Lily Festival, helping ensure high-quality and welcoming experiences for thousands of park visitors.

During the off season, the Fellow would have contributed to the successful planning and launch of a new Conservation Job Corps initiative, helping lay the groundwork for connecting local residents to green job training and workforce pathways. Additionally, the Fellow would have helped document and evaluate FoKAG’s programs, producing compelling impact narratives, data summaries, and materials that strengthen grant reporting and future funding efforts.