Torie has more than a decade of experience assisting counties, municipalities, and special districts in translating local goals and data into practical, customized local regulations and policies. Her expertise includes water quality and drinking water protection, administrative environmental regulation, oil and gas regulation, and water-related hazard mitigation planning. Torie started her work with NWCCOG/ QQ in 2013 and continues to enjoy supporting such a passionate and engaged group of elected officials and local government staff.  In her spare time, you can find Torie surfing or rafting local rivers, cross country skiing, hiking, or cooking spicy foods.