Laura began volunteering for SGI in 2018 while she was an undergraduate at Lipscomb University. After completing her degree in Environmental and Sustainability Science, she joined the team as our Volunteer Coordinator in 2021. Laura’s outgoing personality, knowledge of grasslands and resolute curiosity makes her the perfect person to match SGI’s volunteers with opportunities to contribute to our conservation work as well as grow our volunteer base. Whether it is connecting our nature-loving volunteers with projects in the field or finding research work for our less outdoorsy participants, Laura is the conduit that makes community science happen.

Email: laura.hunt@segrasslands.org

Jodi, a retired software engineer from Lockheed Martin, joined SGI in January 2022 as the Youth Outreach Coordinator. Jodi has a life-long affair with butterflies. She found her way to SGI from butterflies, to gardening, to native plants, to learning about Southeastern Grasslands. Recently, she assisted a boy scout obtain his Eagle Scout by planting a pollinator garden. She realized the gap existing with youth and Southeastern Grasslands. Jodi is hoping to inspire youth to study plant biology fields.

Email: jodi.morgan@segrasslands.org