Eric Block

Eric (he/him) leads Columbia Riverkeeper’s overall communications and marketing efforts, working collaboratively to advance programmatic and organizational goals. He brings more than two decades of experience supporting mission-driven nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies at all levels with creative and strategic communications that help improve project outcomes and increase organizational impacts. 

What inspires you to do this work?

Place, people, and positivity. The Columbia River is of course a source of stunning beauty and bounty that people rely on. I admire Columbia Riverkeeper’s focus on building relationships, really listening, and working together to drive action toward shared goals. It’s a pretty unique blend of bulldog tenacity coupled with an optimism that a better future is possible. On a more personal level, I’ve always been inexplicably drawn to water; as such, the Columbia River has served as the setting for some deeply meaningful moments in my life. It’s a privilege and an inspiration to have the opportunity to do work that’s improving the environment and strengthening communities in the place I call home.