Session Coordinator: Ashley Shannon, Cal Trout

 

This is a Lightning Tales session, featuring five minute talks on young professional development in the world of fisheries and restoration science. It is a space for growth, grit, and claiming your place in a field that does not always look like the future you want to build. Our speakers bring fresh perspectives, lived experiences, and diverse career paths to learn from, all while moving forward the values that drive our generation. And we encourage more experienced folks to join in and learn from us too, because the future of this field depends on listening across generations. These talks are short enough to keep your attention, but packed with insights that will stick with you long after. Together we will reflect on how we got here, imagine where we are headed, and share the tools and tips to grow our visions, just like healthy rivers grow strong fish.