My work was mainly in supporting the operations of the Joint Innovation program. I had a diverse set of projects I was supporting from coding key participant feedback to be integrated into a report to supporting a cooperative of kelp growers go after a planning grant.

Washington Maritime Blue is an organization that has an outsized impact compared to its staffing footprint. This summer, I had the invaluable opportunity to see how they achieve this. Through my work supporting the Joint Innovation program, I gained insights into how the organization effectively manages priorities, partners’ interests, and collaborative agreements, all while seeking new opportunities for progress.