Erin Licata

Erin Licata

Erin Licata

Board of Directors
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Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from College of the Environment at Western Washington University. She began her career in industrial environmental compliance monitoring, which led her to a focus on environmental research, biological monitoring, GIS mapping, and youth-focused outdoor experiential engagement. Erin’s commitment is centered on fostering youth engagement with nature and developing opportunities to empower our next generations.

Erin lives on Fidalgo Island in Anacortes with her husband and daughter. Together, they co-founded and now direct the Coast Salish Youth Coalition, a local nonprofit organization, with their daughter proudly serving as its youngest participant.

Erin is excited to bring her experience and dedication to the Friends of the San Juans Board, where she is passionate about collaborating to further the organization’s mission and core values.

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Friends has done so much to identify those critical beaches where the forage fish are spawning and that is work that I value greatly. Once we know the spawning locations, we can permanently protect those very important beaches.

Debby Clausen and Kim Sundberg

members, San Juan Island