Submitted by nelli_williams on Sun, 2015-02-01 11:16 Vote Up Down +2 + IMG_20140822_085829.jpg Liz takes a quick break from fishing. Bristol Bay, Alaska. (Photo provided by Liz Purdy) By Jenny Lynes Liz joined TU's Alaska Program in Juneau this fall in order to assist the Salmon Beyond Borders coalition, which works tirelessly to protect Alaska's transboundary watersheds from mining proposals in B.C., Canada that can harm the salmon of Southeast Alaska. We asked Liz to share a little bit about herself and the work she has been doing with TU this winter. Where are you from? Seattle, WA Where are you now? Juneau, AK What brought you to TU Alaska? I’ve had a crush on TU since I saw Red Gold in 2009, so the opportunity to work on critical conservation issues with a dedicated team brought me to TU's Alaska Program. What have you been working on with us? In Juneau, I’ve joined the wonderful TU staff working on the Salmon Beyond Borders campaign. I'm working to support the campaign with research and outreach efforts, social media communications, and strategizing with allies. What fun stuff do you like to do when not at work? Adventures in most anything—skiing, hiking, cooking, sing-alongs, or any good ol’ spontaneous outings. What are you studying and how does it relate to your work with us? I’m currently pursuing a Masters in Sustainable Development at SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, VT. The Salmon Beyond Borders campaign allows me to see the intersection of cultural, political, environmental, and economic aspects of development in one of the most beautiful and important parts of our country. Thank you, Liz, for all your great work in Alaska! Jenny Lynes is the Communications & Online Advocacy Coordinator for Trout Unlimited's Alaska Program in Anchorage.