Jessee Steele, from Bryson City, North Carolina, graduated from Duke University in 2023 with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences. He led Duke’s first environmental orientation, ran campus-wide sustainability initiatives, and published a senior thesis on mosses’ role in stream nutrient cycling. After working in D.C. supporting environmental operations on Capitol Hill, he is now beginning a Ph.D. at the University of Virginia studying drought-induced tree mortality.
Jessee has faced personal and professional challenges that strengthened his resilience and adaptability. He values Greenhouse for its supportive community that helps him continue pursuing his goals.
Leadership highlights:
- Led Duke’s environmental orientation program.
- Directed campus sustainability initiatives.
- Facilitated justice circles and taught courses.
- Conducted independent environmental research.
