Dr. Frances Solomon has more than 25 years of professional experience in environmental agencies, addressing the biological impacts of toxic water pollutants, pollution prevention and control, and protection and restoration of salmon habitat.
Dr. Solomon is passionate about bringing her work experience and knowledge to the classroom. She taught at UBC and enjoys teaching short courses through Edumine and the UBC Mining Studies Institute. She has also taught short courses to environmental professionals in British Columbia, Yukon, Washington State, and Alaska. Dr. Solomon currently teaches environmental science at The Evergreen State College, Tacoma campus and Western Washington University.
Dr. Solomon is a Past-President and current member of the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, and the Washington State chapter of the American Water Resources Association. She is currently President of the Board of Directors of the Coastal Watershed Institute, and is a Past-President and long-time Board member of the Seattle chapter of the Association for Women in Science. | 
