Staff

Jackie Hamstead started working at UNC Asheville in May 2015.  Before coming to campus, Jackie earned her stripes doing habitat restoration, native plant cultivation, aquatic ecology research, and waste reduction education. Her role on campus is delightfully multifaceted including: student organization advising, stormwater management, design and construction support, sustainability event…

Dr. Ormsby has been teaching Environmental Studies and Humanities courses at UNC Asheville since 2015.  Before coming to UNC Asheville, she worked for 12 years on a different campus, teaching environmental studies and working on campus sustainability initiatives, ranging from habitat conservation to recycling, campus gardens, and general conservation measures. …