Our staff
Our expert staff are dedicated to carrying out our vision of connecting plants and peoples for a world of diversity, beauty and hope.
Meet our staff
Christopher P. Dunn
Elizabeth Newman Wilds
Executive Director
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Missy Bidwell
Greenhouse Manager
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Todd Bittner
Director of Natural Areas
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Krissy Boys
Natural Areas Horticulturist
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Lori Hammond-Colwell
Development Assistant
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Melissa Cox
Horticulturist
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Emily Detrick
Horticulturist
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Shannon Dortch
Associate Director, Communications and Marketing
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Sarah Fiorello
Interpretation Coordinator
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Joshua Fontanez
Administrative Support
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Jules Ginenthal
Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator
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Lance Hagin
Equipment Operator/Construction Crew
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Irene Lekstutis
Landscape Architect
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Raylene Ludgate
Youth Program Coordinator
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Dave McGraw
Maintenance Mechanic
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Sarah McNaull
Plant Records Specialist
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Robert Metzler
Automotive and Equipment Mechanic
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Russell Morton
Integrated Pest Management Program Coordinator
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Kevin Moss
Adult Education and Volunteer Coordinator
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Jay Ohlsten
Field Assistant
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Jay Potter
Graphic Designer
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Emily Pratt
Horticulturist
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Michael Roberts
Natural Areas Project Manager
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Zaidee Powers Rosales
Integrated Pest Management Assistant Horticulturalist
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Pam Shade
Horticulturist
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Sonja M. Skelly
Director of Education and Communications
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Kent Smith
Financial Reporting Specialist
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Timothy Stewart
Construction Crew Leader
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Mitja Stragapede
Horticulturist
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Zebadiah Strickland
Natural Areas Steward
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Lynn Swain
Director of Development
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Phil Syphrit
Horticulturist and Internship Coordinator
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Lisa Trust
Visitor Services and Rental Coordinator
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Rebecca Tucker
Business Manager
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Kathy Vidovich
Horticulturist
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Daniel Weitoish
Arborist
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Robert Wesley
Botanist
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Join our team
Cornell Botanic Gardens employs a wide range of positions, from land stewards and gardeners to educators and communicators and more. Available positions are posted through Cornell University’s Career website.