Press Kit

General Superintendent K.Lynn Berry.

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General Superintendent K. Lynn Berry

Attention Media Representative: For further inquries about the park superintendent, please contact Armand Johnson at [e-mail] (PIO).

K. Lynn Berry currently serves as the superintendent of four national parks in the Oakland area: Eugene O’Neill and John Muir National Historic Sites, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, and Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park. She began this role in early April 2022 after previously serving as the superintendent of Congaree National Park in South Carolina.

Berry brings extensive experience in community and environmental planning, cultural resource management, and public involvement processes to her current role. Her career with the National Park Service (NPS) began in 2010, and she has held several key positions, including national heritage area program manager and centennial coordinator for the South Atlantic Gulf Region, acting superintendent of DeSoto National Memorial, regional chief of community assistance and partnerships for the National Capital Area, and acting superintendent of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

In her previous role at Congaree National Park, Berry strengthened alliances with non-profit partners and other agencies, developed high-profile partnerships with tourism organizations, and expanded the park’s reach to the public. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in cultural anthropology, and a master’s degree in city and regional planning.

Berry and her partner, Lynn-Margaret, enjoy outdoor activities such as paddling, biking, and hiking. Berry also has interests in blacksmithing, theater, fine dining, and museums.

About the Parks:

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site commemorates the playwright's contributions to American literature and drama. It serves as a park for performing arts and educational programs. Learn more at NPS - Eugene O'Neill.

John Muir National Historic Site preserves the home of the renowned environmentalist, educating the public about his contributions to the National Parks and the early conservation movement. Learn more at NPS - John Muir.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial honors the sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, Merchant Marine, and civilians who were killed and injured in the largest homeland disaster during World War II. Learn more at NPS - Port Chicago.

Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, preserves and interprets the stories and legacies of the nation’s home front response to World War II. Learn more at NPS - Rosie the Riveter.