World Salmon Council is very excited to welcome our new Salmon Watch program coordinator, Rachel Walsh.
Rachel has been working and volunteering in the fields of environmental education, advocacy, and service for many years.
At Florida State University she earned her B.S. degrees in Biological Science and Environmental Studies with a certificate in Living Marine Resource Ecology, and an M.S. degree in Media and Communication Studies with a concentration in environmental communication. She recently moved to Portland from Tallahassee, Florida.
As a student, Rachel was elected as paid director of two Student Government agencies, the Center for Participant Education and the Environmental Service Program. She also worked for the FSU Biology Department as a teaching assistant and tutor, and as an instructor for Saturday-at-the-Sea, an educational marine biology daycamp for middle school students. Additionally, Rachel has worked as an intern with Food & Water Watch, a national nonprofit consumer advocacy organization.
After an early career that has spanned the fields of education, advocacy, and service, Rachel is happy to have found a fitting home at World Salmon Council. She is excited to combine her knowledge of biology and her passion for conservation and service as Salmon Watch program coordinator.
“I’m looking forward to working with Salmon Watch teachers and volunteers, and greatly appreciate the knowledge and experience they bring to the program”, says Rachel. “It will be a pleasure to work with so many great educators as part of an excellent program that promotes environmental literacy and connects young people with nature.”
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