Meet The Team
Our science professionals work to conserve our natural resources and horticulture techniques, grow our collections, plants, and collaborations through innovation, sustain the environment through stewardship and soil health, and inspire our global audiences.
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Kate Santos, Ph.D.
Kate Santos, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Science
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Anthony Aiello
Anthony Aiello
Associate Director, Collections
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Lea Johnson, Ph.D.
Lea Johnson, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Land Stewardship and Ecology
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John Leader
John Leader
Manager, Floriculture
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Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy
Manager, Floriculture
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Erik Stefferud
Erik Stefferud
Manager, Soils and Composting
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Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D.
Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Science Communications
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Peter Zale, Ph.D.
Peter Zale, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding