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
Missy Bidwell
Greenhouse Manager
mlc52@cornell.edu
Todd Bittner
Director of Natural Areas
todd.bittner@cornell.edu
Karene Booker
Administrative Manager
ktb1@cornell.edu
Krissy Boys
Natural Areas Horticulturist
kbf3@cornell.edu
Vincent Ciampaglione
Greenhouse Assistant
vec29@cornell.edu
Melissa Cox
Horticulturist
mac468@cornell.edu
Emily Detrick
Elizabeth Weaver Director of Horticulture
efd46@cornell.edu
Kerry Dillon
Plant Records Specialist
kad239@cornell.edu
Shannon Dortch
Associate Director, Communications and Marketing
sd63@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
Robert Metzler
Automotive and Equipment Mechanic
rem37@cornell.edu
Kevin Moss
Student & Public Engagement Coordinator
km274@cornell.edu
Emily Norsen
Horticulturist
evp5@cornell.edu
Jay Ohlsten
Field Assistant
jwo2@cornell.edu
Jay Potter
Graphic Designer
jp932@cornell.edu
Michael Roberts
Natural Areas Project Manager
mr586@cornell.edu
Zaidee Powers Rosales
Integrated Pest Management Assistant Horticulturalist
zp73@cornell.edu
Pam Shade
Horticultural Interpreter
pds9@cornell.edu
Sonja M. Skelly
Director of Education & Academic Initiatives
sms92@cornell.edu
Kent Smith
Financial Reporting Specialist
kks26@cornell.edu
Timothy Stewart
Construction Crew Leader
tis22@cornell.edu
Mitja Bontempo
Horticulturist
ms2723@cornell.edu
Zebadiah Strickland
Natural Areas Steward
zs233@cornell.edu
Lynn Swain
Director of Development
mls539@cornell.edu
Phil Syphrit
Horticulturist and Internship Coordinator
pms26@cornell.edu
Lisa Trust
Visitor Services Coordinator
llt25@cornell.edu
Kathy Vidovich
Horticulturist
kav52@cornell.edu
Daniel Weitoish
Lead Arborist
daw262@cornell.edu
Robert Wesley
Botanist
frw2@cornell.edu
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.