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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

cpd55@cornell.edu

Jackie Adelewitz

Administrative Assistant

jma362@cornell.edu

Christy Agnese

Director of Development, Cornell Botanic Gardens & Director, CALS Alumni Affairs and Development

cagnese@cornell.edu

Missy Bidwell

Greenhouse Supervisor

mlc52@cornell.edu

Todd Bittner

Director of Natural Areas

todd.bittner@cornell.edu

Mitja Bontempo

Horticulturist

ms2723@cornell.edu

Karene Booker

Administrative Manager

Ktb1@cornell.edu

Audrey Bowe

Natural Areas Horticulturist

aeb286@cornell.edu

Vincent Ciampaglione

Horticulturist

vec29@cornell.edu

Liz Coakley

Greenhouse Assistant

ec322@cornell.edu

Melissa Cox

Horticulture Coordinator

mac468@cornell.edu

Emily Detrick

Elizabeth Weaver Director of Horticulture

efd46@cornell.edu

Kerry Dillon

Plant Record Specialist

kad239@cornell.edu

Shannon Dortch

Director of Communications and Marketing

sd63@cornell.edu

Keith Dunham

Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic

kd532@cornell.edu

Brandon Dunham

Horticulturist

bsd43@cornell.edu

Sarah Fiorello

Interpretation Coordinator

sjh16@cornell.edu

Jules Ginenthal

Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator

jag76@cornell.edu

Emma Gutierrez

Natural Areas Steward

eag266@cornell.edu

Mark Matthews

Natural Areas Steward

mm2987@cornell.edu

Keith Miller

Arborist

km2233@cornell.edu

Emily Norsen

Horticulturist

evp5@cornell.edu

Kara Peet

Student & Public Engagement Coordinator

knp34@cornell.edu

Sonja M. Skelly, Ph.D.

Director of Education & Academic Initiatives

sms92@cornell.edu

Nicholas Polato

Horticulturist

nrp6@cornell.edu

Jay Potter

Graphic Designer

jp932@cornell.edu

Zaidee Powers Rosales

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

zp73@cornell.edu

Lauren Salzman

Youth Education & Learning by Leading Coordinator

las466@cornell.edu

Kent Smith

Financial Reporting Specialist

kks26@cornell.edu

Timothy Stewart

Construction Crew Leader

tis22@cornell.edu

Gerry Towne

Landscape Operations Supervisor

gdt25@cornell.edu

Lisa Trust

Visitor Services Coordinator

llt25@cornell.edu

Kathy Vidovich

Horticulturist

kav52@cornell.edu

Kelly Warren

Assistant Arborist

kew248@cornell.edu

Daniel Weitoish

Arboriculture Supervisor

daw262@cornell.edu

Robert Wesley

Botanist

frw2@cornell.edu