Deborah Oaks - Restoration Crew Lead
I studied ecological restoration in college and knew that I wanted to put theory into practice before continuing on with any further academic pursuits. I am here with stewardship partners for several reasons: to be an active participant in the betterment of our world, to gain firsthand knowledge and to say thank you to this planet that so generously provides us all that we need to fuel both body and spirit. The last and most important reason I do this work is for my daughter who deserves to have trees to climb and clean rivers to swim in as long as her body will allow.

Jessica Smith
I am a 24 year old undergraduate at the University of Washington. I am studying for a degree in ecology and evolution, as well as a degree in general history. I grew up in Port Orchard, WA playing outside and I am enjoying the fact that my job is outside 90% of the time. I like that my job with the WCC allows me to help out the environment in a direct way, and also reach out to the community in a positive manner. Besides, having an office that needs no windows is great.