Elise joined Western Rivers Conservancy’s Communications team in 2020. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Prescott College and has covered environment and conservation news for both local and national publications. Originally from Sisters, Oregon, she spent half a year as a volunteer park ranger in New Zealand before landing in Portland, where she now lives with her partner, Ash. In her free time, she enjoys rafting, reading, paddle boarding and biking.