Washington Wild Welcomes Jordan French!

Photo courtesy of Jordan French

Hi there! I’m so excited to take on the position of Membership and Events Coordinator here at Washington Wild. Growing up in Olympia, I would spend all my summer days walking by the water, exploring our many forests, or simply “camping out” in my backyard. I always loved helping my grandma garden and swimming in the lakes by my house. However, at that time, I never thought I would have the opportunity to work for an organization that does so much for environmental conservation and education.

As an undergraduate, I was a part of the University of Washington Cheer and Dance team, which allowed me to travel all over the United States. However, every time I went somewhere new, I realized Washington was the place for me. When I moved to Seattle for school, I was fascinated with the environment, and wanted to go into policy work, but did not know what route I could take with my interests. While deciding where to get my MPA, I had six options all over the country. The decision to stay in Washington ultimately came down to the environmental activism here, along with the accessibility to all sorts of landscapes. I love how I can take a day trip to forests, beaches, and mountains. There is always more outside to explore here.

Currently, I am an MPA candidate at the University of Washington (Go Dawgs!) and focusing on environmental policy. I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I’m so grateful to work with an organization with such passion for the environment!