Staff

In a previous life, Trey was a whale biologist

Trey McDonald – Sustainability Coordinator
Trey comes to UNCG from the University of Richmond, where he served as that school’s first sustainability coordinator. He has been in the environmental field for over 15 years, both as a whale biologist and environmental scientist. During his time as a wetlands scientist in Florida, he observed the pace and scale of development, and the resulting need for smart growth and green building. He earned his LEED accreditation in 2006, and in 2008, he completed his M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida. His thesis focused on sustainability on university campuses, and used USF as a case study. He was also a founding member and co-chair of Emerging Green Builders Chapter at USF. He earned his B.S. in Marine Biology from Auburn University, and has also studied at the University of British Columbia, the University of Oregon, and Florida Institute of Technology.

Beyond his role at UNCG, Trey enjoys restoring large, expensive things such as houses and cars. He is an avid distance runner, with two marathons to his credit, and is a self-avowed science fiction geek.

Jessica, in a train observation car along Lake Champlain

Jessica Trotman — Sustainability Education & Outreach Specialist

Jessica Trotman is a native of Greensboro with a long history at UNCG, beginning, as an All Arts & Science camper, followed by years of Music Camp, and soon will be a graduate of the University.  Her professional experience includes print and public radio journalism, and non-profit development and marketing.  Her career shift toward sustainability began after completing a documentary that covered factory-farming practices in North Carolina.  Jessica has served on the board of directors for Sustainable Greensboro, and a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists.

Outside of the office, Jessica enjoys vegan cooking, obsessing over graduate schools plans, and spending time with her family.

Student Staff

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Helen-Marie Humphrey

Major: International/Global Studies, with a double minor in History and French. She was raised in Waxhaw, NC, but was born in France, and, as a missionary kid, spent the first six years of her life in Cameroon, West Africa. She is interested in sustainability because it embraces life practices that benefit people all over the world. She would like to see sustainability awareness grow on campus because it fosters new appreciation and enjoyment of the environment, and also empowers individuals to choose a rich, fulfilling life.