Jen Willup

Jen Willup (she/her)  is the Environmental Education Specialist and co-teacher for the Between Two Worlds Indigenous Science Program. Since starting with the DEP in 2019, she has been working on creating Indigenized and Swinomish-centric curricula and content for our Swinomish high schoolers. The program is implemented at La Conner High School, with time spent in the classroom, and out in the field with hands-on experiences. 

In addition to the Between Two Worlds program, Jen also helps with other projects in the department, including a camas revitalization project, supporting the publication of traditional books, and the climate change workshops. Her position at the Department of Environmental Protection allows her to connect her love of science and her culture with her community.