WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Amy Mead

WILMA’s 2024 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member AMY MEAD.

Amy Mead

Title: County Extension Director

Company: NC Cooperative Extension, Brunswick County Center

How long have you been with your current employer? 11 Years

Alma Mater: Florida Atlantic University, BS, MS

Prior career experience: Biologist and Water Quality Chemist for South Florida Water Management District and as a Biologist for Research Planning Inc., an Environmental Consulting Firm.

Current job responsibilities: Primary responsibilities are Stormwater and Environmental Sustainability Education. I provide research based solutions and advice for stormwater issues to help manage and improve our coastal water quality through workshops, classes, and site visits. I assist residents and professionals with issues related to ponds and aquatic weeds, water quality, stormwater, erosion, and native plant landscaping. I am also a certified Arborist and passionate about native trees and proper tree maintenance.

I am currently also serving as the County Extension Director for Brunswick County Cooperative Extension. My primary duties include budgeting, hiring, and personnel management for a staff of 14 employees.

 Hobbies: I am an avid gardener and love the outdoors. I especially love swimming, biking, and hiking. I’ve also enjoyed doing pottery for many years.

To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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