Jodi has over fifteen years of experience in community engagement and environmental education, working for conservation districts, nonprofits, and public agencies. She earned bachelor's degrees at Washington State University in Anthropology and Natural Resource Management, and a Masters of Science from University of Idaho in Natural Resources, Science Communication, and Environmental Education. Growing up on a Palouse farm, she is passionate about the intersection between people and the natural world, bridging community members to address resource challenges and advance voluntary conservation efforts. In her downtime, she is creating art, working in the garden, or exploring the northwest by foot or river with her family.