13 - Coast Week in D.C. with Nicole Elko & Emily Patrolia
Update: 2025-05-06
Description
In this episode of Going Coastal, co-hosts Jon Miller and Deb Fernandes are joined by Dr. Nicole Elko, Executive Director of ASBPA and Co-Executive Director of the U.S. Coastal Research Program, and Emily Patrolia, founder of ESP Advisors. Together, they unpack what really happens during Coast Week in Washington, D.C.!
We talk about:
- - How coastlines are showing up on Capitol Hill
- - Practical tips for introverts navigating policy events
- - Why your voice matters — even as a student or early-career professional
If you’ve ever wondered how science meets policy, or how YOU can get involved in shaping the future of our coasts, this one’s for you.
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