Jessica Garcia

University of Washington 2020 Grad with a major in @uwPoE Environmental studies. Interested in #sustainability, #climatechange, #environment

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

@AliceqzUW Before this year I mainly used twitter for memes and to look at dog pictures. I'm glad I have expanded my knowledge of what is on the platform, and will definitely continue to use it for academic and news purposes in the future! #Envir492

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

@EmilyForsberg6 Agreed! This quarter passed by so quickly, let alone the past four years. I'm a bit anxious to see what's to come, but excited at the same time. #Envir492

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Congrats to my Capstone cohort for nearly being done! Thanks to @pseanmc for being so understanding and for helping us throughout the year with our internships and capstone tasks. Good luck everyone! Thanks for a great capstone experience. #Envir492🌲

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Even though I don't normally share my thoughts on twitter, this engagement assignment that has lasted throughout my capstone experience has helped me see the benefits to social media for networking and even research needs. #Envir492 #PoeCap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

As I go into the last week of my undergrad experience, I'm faced with more challenges than simply just academics. Right now is a time for real change, and I plan to take what I have learned throughout my time at UW with me in making a positive impact.#Envir492 #BlackLivesMatter

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

@farmer_nat Agreed! I was really nervous going into it, but felt pretty calm once I started. Even though there were the inevitable awkward silences, I didn't actually feel that awkward from them! It was great being able to hear from my site supervisor and faculty advisor again too. #Envir492

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Wanted to give a shoutout to @pseanmc for being so understanding during these times & putting many efforts into making a virtual capstone symposium for us this year. It was crazy on his end, which allowed for smooth sailing on the presenters side of things. Thanks Sean! #Envir492

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

@RomanelliSophia It was nice when visitors checking out the posters would tell us what was going on outside of our breakout room! #Envir492 #POEcap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Even though the Symposium was different this year compared to other years, I had a great partner with a very informative presentation to live tweet about, and had a good time listening to the different questions asked throughout the presentation. #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

The final remarks given by @RomanelliSophia in her presentation acknowledged the strength and resilience of Alaska Native Villagers in a changing world. #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

"Everything that happens here is going to happen everywhere else". This quote from a Newtok Tribal Village Leader from Alaska shows the importance of prioritizing climate change investment in agencies. #PoeCap

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Not only could the framework and results help specific Tribal Communities in Alaska currently needing to take action due to Climate Change impacts, but they will also help future communities that experience relocation due to a changing climate. #PoECap #ClimateChange

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Apart from the framework created, there were also some additional supporting foundational elements, including community knowledge and leadership that could be implemented to further create proportional Tribal Representation #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

The Capstone Symposium may be over, but I have more to add from the great presentation I was able to listen to from @RomanelliSophia #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

From the research and interviews, @RomanelliSophia created a proposed agency framework, dedicated to Successful Climate Adaptation. This framework had foundations of Effective Communication, Tribal and U.S Federal Government, and Past, Present, and Future Perspectives. #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Her interviews included asking government employees and tribal members their thoughts and expertise regarding creating a new federal agency #PoECap

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Her research question: What are the structural requirements necessary in a new federal agency to provide successful support for Tribal climate change adaption? Was answered by multiple methods; from interviews, western science research, and a traditional knowledge review. #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

Erosion is destroying infrastructure in Alaska due to the melting of permafrost from rising temperatures. This article gives some more information on Alaska Natives facing the complications of rising temperatures. #poecap

https://t.co/zvif2shxhj

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

When relocating villages due to climate change, there are many requirements for relocation, that are covered by separate government entities. The figure below shows some of the different groups that each play a different role in assisting relocation strategies! #PoECap

[Jessica Garcia @JessicaG253]

This presentation focuses looking at the structural requirements necessary to provide successful support for Tribal climate change adaptation! #POEcap