Colin is dedicated to building community resilience to the health impacts of climate change, preserving biodiversity, advocating for clean energy, plastic and waste reduction and environmental and wildlife protection. He completed undergraduate (Central Washington University) and graduate (University of Washington) degrees in public health with a focus on the intersection of climate change, public health, environment and equity. Colin has held diverse climate change and health-oriented professional roles for government, non-profit and academic institutions in the US Pacific Northwest.