Cascade Bicycle Club
Jeanette Smith is an experienced consultant and aquatic ecologist with a robust background in watershed ecology and restoration. Since 2000, Jeanette has operated as a freelance consultant through JE Smith Consulting, specializing in culinary fields including menu development and catering, as well as event coordination for cycling and adventure travel. Current roles include aquatic ecologist at Pacific Watershed Institute since 2017 and education specialist in logistics at Cascade Bicycle Club since 2015. Previously, Jeanette engaged in trip development and operations at Iconic Adventures, led trips for Backroads across various international locations, and contributed culinary expertise as lead cook at The Herbfarm Restaurant. With a Master's degree in Fisheries and Forest Interactions from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder, Jeanette has a strong foundation in natural resource management and project implementation.
Cascade Bicycle Club
Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest statewide bicycle organization, is powered by 8,500 members and serves bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce world-class rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland, Free Group Rides, the Advocacy Leadership Institute, the Bike Walk Roll Summit, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project. We envision a safe and healthy future where bicycles bring people together, eliminate inequity, and create thriving communities. Cascade Bicycle Club brings people together to experience the joy of bicycling through transportation, recreation, and friendship. We collaborate with members, volunteers, and community partners to inspire people to advocate for a safe, equitable, and sustainable Washington state. We build confidence, leadership, knowledge, and community by teaching bicycle skills to all ages.