Ashleigh Hillen

Ashleigh Hillen (she/they) is an entomologist and visual artist originally from North Carolina currently living in New York with their partner and two cats. Ashleigh has a bachelor’s in science from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in Environmental Management and Policy, and a Master of Life Science in Entomology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Ashleigh is a published scientific author and experienced outdoor educator with an emphasis on southern Appalachian forest ecosystems. As a visual artist, Ashleigh believes that creativity has a role in scientific research and encourages students to nurture their unique point of view.