Jeanette Smith

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.