On Earth Day I was honored as a Starbucks OL Reign Legend for my work in marine microplastics, conservation, and sustainability in the Pacific Northwest! The ceremony was on Earth Day right before the match started; the Reign played (and crushed) Chicago Red Stars. Perhaps better than being honored was sharing a space with so many amazing women athletes (I was 5ft away from Megan Rapinoe and fangirled hard). I am eternally grateful to my support systems and the women who enabled me to be here today.

“Dr. Harris’ commitment to sustainability and our planet is making a difference in our community and beyond.”

Shout out to University of Washington, Seattle Aquarium, Boeing, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Harris Environmental Group, Inc, and the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF) for providing space to grow in my career.