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Jennifer (Jen) Lash is passionate about building healthy vibrant communities where traditional industries such as commercial fishing and logging continue for generations to come, new economic opportunities are supported, and households and local government have the support they need today to deal with the climate that is coming tomorrow.  

 

With 30 years of hands-on experience working at the crossroads of the economy, ocean conservation, climate change, and reconciliation, Jen understands how these issues are connected and ways to ensure they are addressed. And she has learned from the people who work and live on the coast ways to create safe sustainable communities and care for the land and sea that supports us.

 

As a single mother raising two kids in a rural community, she understands the challenges, hard work, and need for strong local support so our kids and grandkids can build their futures right here at home.

 

Jen is always eager to connect with coastal residents to share ideas on how we can shape our communities and the country to be resilient and flourish in these changing times.