Jessica Engel is a Climate Preparedness Specialist for the King County Department of Natural Resources and Park’s Director’s Office. Jessica is working across multiple County agencies, with external partners, and stakeholders to incorporate climate science into existing and new County programs and projects. She is tasked with ensuring the County is prepared and resilient in the wake of increasing climate impacts to our region.  Jessica also comes with over eight years of experience as a water quality specialist with over four years as a stormwater permit manager, regulating, managing and enforcing municipal, construction and industrial stormwater permits in the region. Jessica earned her Master’s Degree in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver.