Jill is an Associate Professor of Geosciences at Pacific Lutheran University where she teaches courses in geology and environmental studies. She lives in Puyallup, WA, but grew up in New England and attended school in Miami and San Diego. Jill is particularly fascinated by the areas of oceanography, plate tectonics, and watersheds. She serves on the Puyallup River Watershed Council and the Holden Village Science and Technology Committee.

(Bio from summer 1999)