In this episode of Rising Sea Voices, your host Felicia Olmeta-Schult shares her personal and professional story. The road has been full of unexpected opportunities, self-search and doubts, and good and not so good surprises. You will discover how a Mediterranean island child ended up in the Pacific Northwest and started as a natural scientist but found her calling as a social scientist and liaison working at the intersection of science, policy, and society. Felicia also shares her battle with cancer and how she had to rethink her approach to her studies and career as a newly disabled person.
Here are links to some topics she addresses during this episode:
·  National Geographic Article about Corsica
·  Pelagos Sanctuary Protecting Marine Mammals in the Mediterranean Sea
·  California Marine Protected Areas Planning Process Historical Information
·  Washington State Coastal Hazards Resilience Network Website
You can contact Felicia at Felicia@coastalnewstoday.com. We hope you will enjoy this episode and join us monthly to discover new guests and their work! Don’t forget to check out the other podcasts on ASPN.
The Tile for Rising Sea Voices was designed by Brian Gionfriddo. This episode was recorded on September 24th, 2021.