Meet Our New Executive Director, Ginger Hausser
The founder of Nashville Tree Conservation Corps, Jim Gregory, is stepping back from his position as executive director, remaining with the organization in an advisory role. Without him, NTCC would not be making the impact it is today, so we thank him for his important work! We’re looking forward to continuing to collaborate with Jim, but due to his departure, we have new leadership!
Our next executive director is Ginger Hausser, a former city council member with many years of on-the-ground experience as an effective community advocate.
“I’m excited to be joining an organization committed to ensuring a healthy and vibrant tree canopy in Nashville,” Ginger says. “NTCC has made great strides moving Nashville forward with good tree policies and has partnered with the city and nonprofits to plant trees across Nashville.”
Much of Ginger’s work has been in managing cultural resources and initiatives, including preserving and creating green spaces, developing community spaces, and supporting educational programs.
As a council member, she opened multiple parks and supported the development of and investment in the city’s greenway system. She has also worked with several local universities on green space development projects, including tree planting initiatives and balancing plans for campus expansion with conservation and preservation of both green space and historic neighborhoods.
Ginger loves walking through Nashville’s greenways and neighborhoods with her standard poodle, Oliver, and working in her yard coaxing rose and hydrangea blooms while enjoying the splendor of her magnolia, Japanese maple, tulip poplar, and ginkgo trees. When she’s not engaged in policy or politics, Ginger enjoys hot yoga, exploring the city’s dining scene, and live music.
As a community-oriented organization, Nashville Tree Conservation Corps will benefit from Ginger’s passion for local greenery and neighborhood quality of life, bolstered by her warm and engaging personality. Ginger’s involvement in educational advocacy will also help us communicate our cause to Nashville at large as we collaborate with Nashvillians and city governance to help everyone appreciate the importance of trees in urban and residential settings. We’re all looking forward to many productive years ahead!
“Good people do good work and NTCC is filled with good people.”
— Ginger Hausser
To support NTCC and Nashville’s canopy, consider purchasing a tree through our annual tree sale, open from October to February (which you can learn more about here). If you’d like to help us plant some trees, consider signing up as a volunteer! And to stay informed on our activities and how you can best support conservation and care for the trees of Nashville, subscribe to our newsletter!