Our people are how Washington Water Trust makes a difference for local rivers and streams from the San Juans to Walla Walla! They build relationships and trust in communities so that we can work hand-in-hand with diverse partners to craft a sustainable freshwater future for our state. The WWT team keeps growing. Meet the newest WWT team members!
Anna Davies, Operations and Administrative Associate
Anna brings a unique blend of hospitality experience and a deep-rooted passion for people to Washington Water Trust. With a background in the restaurant industry, she has honed skills in operations, collaboration, and solution-focused service.
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest fostered her appreciation for the important role water plays in sustaining the area’s breathtaking landscapes. As an Operations and Administrative Associate, Anna is proud to support Washington Water Trust’s mission to protect and restore the PNW’s water sources.
When not at work, you can find her exploring Seattle’s music and food scene, exploring the city, or volunteering in the community.
Kyle Hill, Project Associate
Kyle works out of our Ellensburg office and focuses on streamflow conservation projects in the Yakima and Klickitat project areas. He earned a Master of Cultural and Environmental Resource Management degree at Central Washington University, along with a GIS certificate, in fall 2024.
Kyle has worked for the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife implementing noxious weed programs in Kittitas County and for the King County Dept. of Natural Resources and Parks as part of the Washington Conservation Corps.
He enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and all things Seattle sports. Kyle likes getting out on the water and once canoed 100 miles down the Missouri River through Montana.
Nina Lottsfeldt, Project Associate
Nina has a B.S. degree in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences with a minor in Marine Biology from UW and recently earned a Master of Ecology and Conservation degree from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Her thesis focused on modeling migratory Atlantic salmon and sea trout smolt counts and body condition in relation to seasonal variations in river conditions.
Nina works out of our Ellensburg office and focuses on streamflow conservation projects in Eastern Washington. She is a self-described “salmon nerd” with a passion for riparian restoration and sustainable resource management. In her spare time, Nina enjoys travelling, reading, and exploring the outdoors with her dog.
Max Trujillo, Project Manager
Growing up on the southeast slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, Max learned early about the importance of natural resource conservation and environmental stewardship in the diverse ecosystems of western watersheds.
Max further grew his passion and knowledge of environmental science at the University of New Mexico, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Water Resources and Community & Regional Planning. Max worked at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Hydrologist for the National Wildlife Refuge System.
At WWT, Max is applying his working knowledge of water resources to the watersheds of Washington. In his spare time, Max enjoys backpacking, sports, live music, trying new local eateries, and exploring outside.
Patrick Yoon, Project Manager
Patrick’s passion for water conservation and his commitment to working at the intersection of social and environmental justice led him to Washington Water Trust.
He began his conservation journey as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama’s Darién Gap working with indigenous and Latino communities to restore watersheds through reforestation of cattle pasture.
Upon returning to the U.S., Patrick worked as a Biological Science Technician with the National Park Service in Tucson, Arizona. There, he played a key role in surveying and protecting endangered species, restoring degraded ecosystems, and launching a youth volunteer restoration program designed to provide BIPOC students with marketable conservation skills.
At WWT, Patrick continues to serve as a bridge between ecological preservation and social equity, working to protect and restore water resources for people and the environment.
Interested in joining Washington Water Trust? Explore WWT career opportunities today and meet the new WWT team members in person! Follow WWT on Instagram and Facebook to stay current on our streamflow conservation work.
