Bridget Washburn is a skilled professional with extensive experience in environmental policy and communication. Currently serving as a Volunteer Engagement and Outreach Specialist at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida since January 2024, Bridget has previously held roles that include Owner/Contractor at ThinkBlue Solutions LLC, where support was provided to various environmental organizations, and Communications Associate at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida from March 2021 to November 2023. Early career positions include Environmental Lands Specialist and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, facilitating workshops and promoting stakeholder engagement. Additionally, Bridget has worked as a Policy Assistant at Belize Botanic Gardens and as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Bridget holds a Master's in Environmental Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington.