Interests

• Herbs
• Plant propagation
• Native plants
• Plant conservation

About

I began working at Cornell Botanic Gardens in 2016 and maintained gardens in the F.R. Newman Arboretum, assisted with operations at the Plant Production Facility, apprenticed in the Robison Herb Garden, and oversaw work on the Botanic Buzzline. Since 2020, I’ve been curating and maintaining the Robison Herb Garden, Geranium Walk and North Walk. I’m also involved in educational programming working closely with visitors, volunteers, faculty and students. 

Tending the herb garden has rekindled my interest in herbs and the long-standing relationship between these plants and people. I feel extremely fortunate to care for this unique garden, and to have the opportunity to connect with visitors from all over the world that share their plant stories with me. Prior to Cornell, I worked in nursery production, education, public horticulture and plant conservation. I love working outdoors in beautiful settings, being active, and sharing my knowledge and passion for plants with others. I earned a B.S. in environmental plant biology from Ohio University and a M.S. in ecology from the University of Georgia.