Leska Fore is a statistician and biologist working to bring science into the policy arena. She works as a statistical consultant and specializes in issues related to biological monitoring. As a consultant she started her business, Statistical Design, in 1997 and has since worked with federal, tribal, and state agencies as well as local jurisdictions, independent consultants, and volunteer groups to design, test, and implement biomonitoring programs. Leska’s goals are to make data collection more efficient and bring scientific rigor to environmental protection efforts. Leska received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Brown University, Providence RI. Her Masters’ degree in Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management (Biometry option) was awarded by the University of Washington. After graduation, she worked at the University of Washington as a research consultant for four years.  Clients include: Environmental Protection Agency  Florida Department of Environmental Protection Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Department of Environmental Quality King, Snohomish, and Spokane Counties, WA Quileute Department of Natural Resources, WA City of Bellevue, WA