Over her tenure as the executive director for Lynn Canal Conservation Inc. (LCC), which works to protect Chilkat Valley’s watersheds, Jessica Plachta has shepherded the organization through numerous changes. Thanks to her efforts, LCC’s membership has tripled, and its budget has more than doubled. As she looks forward to continuing her work to protect ecosystems in Haines, Jessica will spend her sabbatical time with her child and her parents, both in Alaska and in the lower 48.