Gillian Miller

Gillian is a lifelong West Coast resident and spent summers camping across California and the PNW. She has been known to stop to look at any plant, slug, rock, or bug that catches her eye. This curiosity developed further as they studied Environmental Science, Geography, and Biology at the University of Oregon. During her undergrad studies, Gillian conducted research and restoration work on pollinator populations on a locally owned blueberry farm, and came to understand how environmental research and work can, and should, be in the service of their community. After graduating last spring, they spent the summer working on pollinator and flowering plant research projects, and the fall and winter doing landscaping and environmental service work. Now, Gillian brings all her curiosity and enthusiasm to West Multnomah SWCD, eager to serve this community and learn all she can about the district’s work. She is especially looking forward to applying her mapping skills to conservation work, working in the field alongside experienced staff, and learning more about forest, riparianRiparian areas The land alongside a stream, creek, river, or floodplain, and soil conservation.