David Smith, Superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, takes us on a riveting journey of his career, from working in border patrol, working in the House of Representatives as a part of the Bevinetto Fellowship, giving a TED talk on the importance of community engagement in national parks, being superintendent for almost 10 years at Joshua Tree all the way to his new posting at GGNRA, since January of 2023. In this conversation, he shares his excitement in exploring the amazing GGNRA sites, his incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge from his office in Fort Mason, his pride in the amazing programs at GGNRA, such as the Lifeguard training program, and his awe at the way the community cares for and supports this NPS site.