Carol Serdar Tepper was born and raised in southern Puget Sound. Her Master’s work included a description and analysis of a large landslide and related salmon impacts. She is a Licensed Geologist with 20+ years experience as a Washington State regulator (current) and formerly WA State Secondary Science Teacher, 10 years which included developing a middle-school science curriculum based on Pacific Salmon life history and habitat. Carol is an long-time advisor to the QGS. She has participated in and assisted with many QGS field trips, especially those lasting multiple days. (Updated Oct. 2021)