Debbie Hopkins connects Our Coast Community Film Series to 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell

As a member of the Snohomish County Marine Resource Committee (MRC), alum Debbie Hopkins (’17) brought the to 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell. The film series is the MRC’s annual outreach initiative, aimed at educating the community about local and global marine ecosystems. Hopkins saw 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell as an ideal site for connecting both students and community members to contemporary issues. The final 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell showing occurs on Sunday, April 22, with Chasing Coral, a film revealing climate change’s tremendous impact on our oceans. Last month Hopkins discussed the goals of the film series with the .
After 20 years as a research scientist, Hopkins joined the MA in Policy Studies program to support a career shift into the policy sector. Guided by a passion for developing education and outreach strategies that benefit health and well-being, Hopkins wanted to impact local policy, especially around marine affairs. While a student, she joined the Snohomish County MRC to help protect the county’s 130 miles of shoreline. Hopkins is thrilled by 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s receptivity to hosting the film series and has worked closely with student Elizabeth Roe on organizing the events. She also credits the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell Office of Community-Based Learning and Research, 56³Ô¹ÏÍøB Sustainability Club, and Cascadia College, who have been instrumental to the success of this outreach effort.