The North Carolina Arboretum
Amy Owenby, SPHR, serves as the Chief of Staff and Director of Human Resources at The North Carolina Arboretum since October 2015, overseeing multiple departments including Human Resources, Communications & Marketing, and Volunteers. With a track record of increasing seasonal and temporary employment by 50 percent, Owenby has reimagined volunteer programs post-pandemic and led promotional strategies to enhance community engagement. Past experience includes roles as an Adjunct Professor of Human Resources at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, Benefits and Payroll Specialist at UNCA, Recruiter and HR generalist at Eliada Homes Inc., and Office Manager at Patla Straus Robinson & Moore PA. Owenby holds a Master of Public Administration from Western Carolina University and a Certificate in Equitable Leadership from Lenoir-Rhyne University, among other qualifications.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, N.C., works to advance the state's future by creatively connecting people, plants and places through education, design and economic development. This 434-acre facility offers 65 acres of cultivated gardens, 10 miles of trails for all abilities, rotating exhibits, adult and youth education programs, a gift shop, and a cafe. The North Carolina Arboretum hosts more than 500,000 visitors annually. The North Carolina Arboretum Society is a related non-profit organization that secures cash and in-kind donations and volunteer services to support the work of the Arboretum.