Lee Taylor, Deputy Superintendent of Olympic National Park, began serving as Acting Superintendent in January 2022 following Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum’s departure.

Taylor’s tenure with the National Park Service spans more than 30 years. Prior to coming to Olympic, she served as Superintendent of San Juna Island National Historical Park. Prior to that, she worked for 11 years at Mount Rainier National Park, overseeing the park’s interpretation, education, and volunteer programs.

Taylor began her career as a student intern in 1984 at Yosemite National Park and presented or managed interpretation and education programs at seven other parks from Alaska to Virginia before arriving at Mount Rainier in 2001.

“Olympic National Park, with its mountains, coastline, old-growth forest and human history, is a spectacular place,” said Taylor. “I am excited to work with the park’s staff and partners to help manage and protect it for future generations.”