Stephanie Solien lives on Orcas Island and loves spending time on and near the water, beaches, wetlands and forests of the Salish Sea. She is passionate about working with diverse communities and the political process to drive positive change. She co-chaired Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Orca Whale Task Force and was Vice Chair of the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council. In 2023, she received the SeaDoc Society’s Octopus Award for her contributions to the Salish Sea’s health. She also serves on advisory boards for Western Washington University’s Salish Sea Institute and Town Hall Seattle’s honorary board.
Stephanie’s career included serving as national political director for Bill Clinton’s Presidential campaign in 1992 and Assistant to Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt during the Clinton administration. She played a pivotal role in the creation of the 1993 Pacific NW Forest Summit that resulted in the Federal NW Forest Plan. She also worked with the US House of Representatives, US Senate, and various organizations on conservation and the environment.
