Search

Derek joined the Estuary Partnership Monitoring Team as a Research Technician during summer 2022 and was promoted to Research Scientist in fall 2023. Derek’s past academic work includes the development of shoreline management guidelines for private property owners in Burlington, Vermont. Originally from Salem, Massachusetts, he attended the University of Vermont and received a degree in Natural Resources Ecology with a minor in Physical Geography. Since moving to Portland in March, Derek is excited to experience the various activities of the city, as well as explore the natural areas of the

Ian joined the Estuary Partnership in 2021 and is currently a Research Scientist II. His expertise includes Tableau, data analysis, field work, lab work, biomass sampling, and data collection throughout the lower Columbia River. Ian co-manages and implements the Ecosystem Monitoring Program and Action Effectiveness Monitoring Program and provides vital support for our CH4C project and Water Quality Monitoring program. Ian's past experiences include a geohydrology-based modeling investigating the effects of forecasted climate change on the salmon populations of the Nooksack River Basin. He

As a Program Assistant for the Community Programs department, Adam provides essential administrative support for a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from green stormwater infrastructure projects to youth environmental education. He brings over fifteen years of administrative experience in the non-profit sector to the Estuary Partnership. Adam graduated from the University of Portland with a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, and a minor in Environmental Science. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, birding, and making music.