I’m an adjunct professor in the Master of Environmental Sciences program and serve as the executive director of the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office at Washington’s Recreation and Conservation Office. My team and I coordinate salmon and Southern Resident orca recovery for Washington State. My background is in conservation science, and I’ve spent my career at the intersection of science and policy, working in both government and nonprofit settings. Before my current role, I was the science director and policy lead for salmon recovery at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and represented the state on a variety of national and international conservation boards or commissions.
Education
M.S., Wildlife Science, University of Washington, 2002; B.S., Florida State University, 1989.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is blended and collaborative, shaped by a mix of real-world experience and shared learning in the classroom. I aim to provide clear context and frameworks for the topics we explore, using examples from professional practice to help connect ideas to the challenges and opportunities students may encounter in their own careers. Guest speakers are an important part of my courses and teaching style, offering a range of perspectives and lived experiences that broaden our understanding of complex environmental issues. I also incorporate student-led seminars and interactive exercises to create space for dialogue, experimentation, and peer learning. Overall, I see teaching as a collective process—one that works best when everyone in the room contributes to making the material relevant, meaningful, and actionable.