Mack Kleiva (they/them) grew up in the Puget Sound visiting beaches across the Kitsap Peninsula daily, looking out for orcas on every ferry ride, making salmon prints in elementary art classes, and living in awe of the beauty this region has to offer. They studied Environmental Chemistry and Science Communication at The Evergreen State College, graduating in 2019 with a dual BA/BS. Their focus was on the biogeochemical processes of nutrient and toxin cycling. They’re passionate about practicing remediation both socially and environmentally.