![]() Even with all of that, I didn’t imagine a career in science when I was a child. We always had the journal Science and National Geographic around to read and watched a fair amount of Nova and Nature on PBS. ![]() My mom was a nurse and my dad a doctor, and they each had their own fascinations in other fields of paleontology, archeology, and botany. Science was a big part of my upbringing, with both of my parents being in medicine. What influenced you to pursue a degree in science? Did you have any science role models? I fell in love with the music culture, the arts scene, the public transportation, and the funky blend of gritty industry and environmentalism that thrived here at the time. I could get to the Pacific Ocean for a touch of home, but also reach mountains, rivers, and lakes in no time. I was drawn to Portland in the late 90’s because it had the feel of a big city while still having terrific access to nature. I also pursued studio art as a side concentration. I went on to get a degree in Environmental Studies from Scripps College in Claremont, CA, with a special focus on the intersection of earth science and social science. That interdependence on nature wasn’t always honored, with disappointing results and my concern about that led me to become an environmental activist starting in high school. Growing up on the ocean and around people whose livelihoods were tied to the ocean through the tuna fishing industry and the US Navy meant that the natural world was ever-present – despite being in a relatively large city. What is your background and what brought you to Portland? ![]() VertueLab is a nonprofit tackling the climate crisis by providing catalytic funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech innovators. ![]()
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