Sara Adams, Quiet Sound Program Manager

Quiet Sound Program MANAGERSara Adams

Sara Adams leads Quiet Sound's Voluntary Vessel Operations portfolio, including the seasonal voluntary slowdown for large commercial vessels.

Sara grew up in coastal Connecticut but has called Seattle home since 2015. Sara lived aboard her 28-foot sailboat in Shilshole Marina for five years, where she developed a deep appreciation for Washington's maritime industries, communities and ecosystems. Sara brings ten years of experience in program implementation, strategic communications, and business development in environmental justice, public health, construction management, and sustainable business. Having worked in and with the private sector, public sector, academia and non-profit organizations, she is experienced in identifying multi-benefit solutions to complex problems. 

Sara is currently pursuing her Master's from the University of Washington's School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. Sara received her B.A in Biology and Clinical Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University. Sara is certified in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Colorado Boulder and Marine Diesel Engines from the Seattle Maritime Academy. 

Sara enjoys swimming in the Sound, biking through forests, and a good slice of pizza. 

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Rachel Aronson, Quiet Sound Program Director

Rachel Aronson

Maritime BlueRachel AronsonQuiet Sound Program Director

Rachel Aronson leads the Quiet Sound Program. Rachel’s background is in natural resources multi-stakeholder facilitation. She brings experience in connecting with stakeholders to inform decisions about how to manage natural resources and develop effective, durable policies. Rachel has worked with federal, state, and local agencies and many tribes, and facilitated a broad range of groups, from large, contentious public meetings to small decision-making circles.

Rachel holds an M.M.A. from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, as well as a B.A. in Biology and Hispanic Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Rachel is certified in mediation by the Dispute Resolution Center of King County, facilitation by the Institute for Cultural Affairs, and citizen engagement by the Institute for Participatory Management & Planning.

She lives in West Seattle with her family and enjoys vegetable gardening, camping, and being on the water in their dinghy, the Salish Seahorse.

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