I am the director of the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office which coordinates salmon and Southern Resident orca recovery for Washington. I have a background in conservation science in various capacities with governent agencies and non-governmental organizations. I previously served as fisheries science director and policy lead for salmon recovery with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and have represented the state on several national and international boards and commissions.
Education
M.S., Wildlife Science, University of Washington, 2002; B.S., Florida State University, 1989.