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Be a Hero for Whales

Why does your support matter? You see, the health of animals like whales, our ocean and humans are interconnected. Yet the greatest threats to whales are caused by humans.

We’ve made positive impacts before—like freeing whales from ocean trash and conducting vital research that led to shipping lane changes—all because of this caring community.

Today, you can get your gift matched and help provide double the tools and resources experts need to continue this critical work. Together, we can protect these gentle giants and their ocean home.

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Trisha Brink

Trisha Brink

Associate Director of Learning & Development

As the Integrative Learning Manager, Trisha is passionate about using learning to grow communities by creating blended learning solutions that empower connection, retention and inclusion. 

Trisha has a master's degree in Education from the University of Washington and over 15 years of experience in the education technology industry. She brings a wealth of expertise as a previous learning designer with National Geographic Learning and Deloitte, as well as a former English professor at the University of Washington and Bellevue College.

A self-proclaimed “pinniped protector,” Trisha started as an educational volunteer with The Marine Mammal Center back in 2014 when she fell in love with northern fur seal patient Ziggy Star. She shares in the Center’s mission to educate the public about ocean conservation and climate change.

Trisha and her husband are avid travelers and enjoy sailing to new destinations. Her other hobbies include scuba diving, kayaking, yoga, meditation and snuggling with her two orange “Garfield-like” cats.


Areas of Expertise

  • Learning Design
  • Education Technology
  • Conservation Education
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