Parks and rec welcomes activity coordinator

A new staff member has joined the Birch Bay Activity Center: Kaileigh Hubbard, the newly hired activity coordinator.

Hubbard, whose background is in early childhood education and marketing, said she is excited to be working at the activity center. She previously worked on programming at the Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery before the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I love Blaine,” Hubbard said. “I feel really passionate about the community.”

Though Hubbard has only been in the position for a few weeks, she’s already planning for the future. Creating equitable programming for the community is one of her priorities as activity coordinator, she said. Hubbard will also help out with the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2’s social media.

“There should be a park for every person, so making sure everyone has access to outside spaces is the trajectory,” Hubbard said.

Hubbard plans to include pet-friendly activities in the future. She also wants to ensure that the activity center’s programming is accessible and welcoming to marginalized groups in the community, such as those living below the poverty line, people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and LGBT visitors.

“How do we make sure everyone who walks in those doors feels like they belong?” Hubbard asked.