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Brett Watson
Arcata City Council Member
Employer: Arcata City Council
Job description: I was appointed to the Arcata City Council in April 2017 and I was elected by the citizens of Arcata to serve an additional four years on the council in November 2018. The focuses for my next four years on the council are increasing community safety, helping seniors and students live well in our community, building a "premier" dog park for residents and tourists, continuing progress on zero waste goals, and diversifying Arcata’s economy. I believe it’s important to balance embracing HSU, environmental tourism, and other sectors of the economy, while keeping sustainability at the forefront of Arcata’s economic goals.
About Brett
What would you say to prospective students who are thinking about applying to this program?
Use your instructors' office hours when they're available! The one-on-one time I was lucky enough to spend with so many of my instructors was by far the most valuable element of my education at HSU. Also, get involved with your department and the greater university. While attending HSU, I was president and national co-chair of HSU's Student Association for Fire Ecology, as well as president of the Society of American Foresters (HSU Chapter). I found both of these experiences to be very enriching. Lastly, attend professional conferences if you're able. You will meet so many outstanding educators and students like yourself from all over the country. These trips can be expensive, especially for a student on a budget, but there are often scholarships available through your department and other sources, and your clubs can be an important tool to raise money for you and your fellow students to attend.