Overview
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Hi, I’m

Layla Wilbur-Westendorf

Youth Development Professional
Swinomish,WA
Layla Wilbur-Westendorf

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Salish Sea Mermaid

Founder / Owner
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Created a sole proprietorship to increase access to affordable local seafood
  • Partner with tribal fishers to source sustainably harvested products
  • Organize pop-up seafood markets serving tribal members, neighboring communities, and allies
  • Promote cultural education and traditional food practices

Lil' Annie - Gill Net Fishery
Port Moller, Alaska

Deck Boss
06.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Led deck operations, coordinating catch handling, gear deployment, and crew safety
  • Maintained vessel equipment and supported navigation to maximize seasonal harvests
  • Port Moller, Alaska

Whyac Lady - Coastal Crab Winter Fishery

Deck Hand
12.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Managed pot setting, hauling, and catch processing during winter crab season
  • Maintained deck safety and efficiency in challenging conditions

Mike & April Wilbur, Sgood-zath

Commercial Fisher - Deck Hand
06.2017 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Supported salmon fishing operations, gear upkeep, and vessel navigation
  • Handled daily catch processing and storage to maintain product quality

Summary

I am a Native Scientist from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. My current proffessional tittle is Youth Developement Proffessional with the Swinomish Boys and Girls Club. My Western Education background comes from Skagit Valley College, WWU, and NWIC. My Inherent Knowledge comes from the Wilbur-Charles family and the original territories of the Swinomish, Samish, Lower Skagit, and Kikialus people.

Timeline

Founder / Owner

Salish Sea Mermaid
06.2025 - Current

Deck Boss

Lil' Annie - Gill Net Fishery
06.2022 - 09.2023

Deck Hand

Whyac Lady - Coastal Crab Winter Fishery
12.2020 - 03.2021

Commercial Fisher - Deck Hand

Mike & April Wilbur, Sgood-zath
06.2017 - 09.2022
Layla Wilbur-WestendorfYouth Development Professional