- Email:
- cgchafin@iu.edu
Clay Chafin is the Director of the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands within the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University, Indiana’s University Center for Excellence on Disabilities.
Chafin’s background includes over 25 years in the parks and recreation industry working at city, county and town municipalities, most recently serving as Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Plainfield. Prior to Eppley, Chafin served as the Director of Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s 2,500-acre outdoor education center, with a focus on environmental education, adventure education and recreational therapeutic camps for those with disabilities.
Degrees
Chafin holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation from Indiana University and is currently working on his master’s degree at Indiana University.
Personal Statement
My career started in the parks and recreation industry to impact the lives of those within the community I worked and lived. My focus has been to provide programs, facilities and services that meet the demands of those we serve and improve the quality of life. I have developed numerous parks, miles of trials and pathways and created several programs to fit the needs of the community. I have worked with both non-profits and for-profit organizations in this space and have seen firsthand the impact of parks and public lands. I look forward to working with the team at Eppley and continuing to make a positive impact.