
Awardee
Amount
$50,000
Project
Continuation of Daybreak Star Restoration for Sovereign Futures
Description
In partnership with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, Seattle Parks & Recreation, and community members, NIF will continue a project to restore surrounding land, waters, and gathering areas of Daybreak Star in Discovery Park to create a space for cultural preservation, learning, and activities for Native and Indigenous communities. Activities will focus on revitalizing land and plant life; installation of garden beds to preserve sacred foods and medicines, and continued park maintenance.

Senior Program Manager, Member Jurisdiction Partnerships
O: 425-282-1906 – C: 425-773-9065
Jessica has managed the Member Jurisdiction and WRIA Grant Programs at KCD since March 2007. Jessica has a Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies and Spanish and graduate level education in the fields of Public Administration, Urban Planning, and Facilitation and Negotiation. She is an experienced program manager responsible for tracking millions of dollars in grant funding with a successful track record of liaising with local governments, nonprofits, and watershed groups on natural resource conservation issues.