Cam has worked in marine and freshwater systems since the mid-1990s. Specializing in regulatory compliance, he oversees aquatic ecological studies and fisheries investigations. Cam brings a well-balanced combination of strategic and technical knowledge to each of his projects.
With scientific background in aquatic systems, Cam has an extensive work history developing natural resource sections under the National Environmental Policy Act, conducting essential fish habitat evaluations under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and working with agencies to streamline the Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation process. Cam has experience pulling together diverse teams and managing unique individuals to achieve project success. With considerable experience in renewable energies from marine energy to onshore wind, Cam brings a successful regulatory and biological track record to each team he works on. A first - Cam was the environmental project manager to fully permit the first marine hydrokinetic energy device to be deployed in Puget Sound. |
Katie is an interdisciplinary biologist, conservation practitioner, and environmental educator. She has her Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington (UW), Graduate Certificate in Climate Science from the UW Program on Climate Change, and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Oklahoma State University. Her work experience in environmental science is well-rounded, spanning terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
Katie is a proven environmental compliance specialist with experience supporting a diversity of projects in environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels. As a WSDOT-certified Senior Biological Assessment (BA) Author, she develops BAs to identify potential impacts to federally protected species, critical habitat, and essential fish habitat. She is a National Marine Fisheries Service approved Protected Species Observer (PSO), as well as a GIS Analyst, using maps and spatial analysis to support projects at every stage — from inception to permit applications. Katie enjoys helping clients find solutions that work for them. On the weekends, you can find her backpacking in the Olympic mountains, attending a science communication workshop, or beachcombing in Seattle.
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Celeste Barnes-Crouse is an interdisciplinary scientist with a background in geography and a passion for science communication. She earned her Master’s of Marine Affairs at the University of Washington, where she shaped her approach to problem-solving in the intersection of science and policy.
Prior to joining the 48 NORTH team, Celeste worked as a marine science interpreter, educating the public about the Salish Sea and its inhabitants. She has also contributed to several research projects, spanning a variety of topics from natural hazard safety and coastal morphology to social science and environmental stewardship. She brings her expertise in the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest to 48 NORTH and an eagerness to continue learning. In her free time, you’ll find Celeste tidepooling, at the farmer’s market, or cozied up with a book and cup of tea on a rainy Seattle day. |
Ryan is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist with a background in marine and environmental science and policy, ecology, and climate change adaptation and mitigation planning. He has a Master of Science in Ecology from the University of California, Davis, where he researched how natural hazards and socio-political factors influence U.S. city-level climate adaptation planning and decision-making. He also has a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington, where he studied the social dimensions of marine systems, natural resource management, and marine and environmental policy and legislation (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act).
Prior to joining 48 NORTH, Ryan was a Climate Fellow for Parks California who helped integrate climate change considerations into California State Parks’ planning process. He has also worked with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as a small-scale fisheries expert on the Illuminating Hidden Harvests Project, and in communicating social and marine science research to the public in various capacities. Ryan is excited to be a part of the 48 NORTH team, and to be living once again in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in Seattle, WA. He is an avid traveler and loves running, biking, and hiking the Cascades or Olympic mountains, or just drinking a good cup of coffee and watching a movie. |
Sarah is an environmental scientist with a background in spatial and social sciences. She earned a Master of Environmental Studies (MES) at The Evergreen State College, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geography and Anthropology at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Geneseo. Her interdisciplinary education inspires her collaborative approach to environmental work which considers natural and social sciences, policy, and tribal ecological knowledge when executing projects.
Before joining 48 NORTH, Sarah worked for Tribal fisheries where she managed data and completed GIS analysis for Tribal Habitat Strategy initiatives. She contributed to projects about the impacts of the changing riparian, floodplain, and nearshore habitats on salmon recovery efforts in the Salish Sea. Additionally, she supported Tribes nationwide to simplify and increase the security of their data sovereignty practices. After work you can find Sarah cooking, hanging with her cats, or getting outside as much as she can. She’s currently on a mission to visit every Washington State Park. |
Nick is an environmental scientist with a background in fisheries, statistics, and ecology. He is dedicated to leveraging this expertise to solve complex marine problems. He holds a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology from Harvard University.
Before his start with 48 NORTH, Nick worked as a scientist for Integral Consulting and as an analyst for NOAA's NEFSC. He contributed to diverse projects in these roles, creating reports, proposals, and software applications with focuses ranging from sediment toxicology screenings to observer compliance tracking for fishing vessels. He also has experience sampling and processing soil and sediment in the field. Nick spends much of his personal time snowboarding, making music, playing basketball, and caring for his houseplants. As a born and raised Nebraskan, he holds rural America close to his heart and enjoys a long day outdoors. |