Meet Our New Board Members!

Kris Stewart obtained her Ph.D. in Biology (Plant Ecology) from Florida International University. Formerly a native of Wisconsin, she spent her career as an environmental consultant in western New York and South Florida, specializing in wetland science. She transitioned to teaching Environmental Science and General Biology. She currently teaches online. While teaching, Kris spent six years as a seasonal Park Ranger at six national parks. As a new Asheville resident, she is focused on learning about her new botanical home. She loves hiking, botanizing, travel, and singing in a choir.