I am passionate about restoring flourishing relationships between land, life, and each other. I love using the power of branding to cultivate deeper relationships with our beyond human relatives, amplify Indigenous stewardship practices, and drive community-centered conservation.

I currently serve as Director of Communications at the National Tropical Botanical Garden, headquartered in Hawaiʻi. With a network of five botanic gardens, preserves, and research centers, we work to restore flourishing relationships between plants, people, and place through a biocultural approach. I previously served as the Director of Education & Engagement for the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). There, I led statewide campaigns to build awareness and power action for pivotal environmental issues in California, including wildfire, plant poaching, native plant horticulture, and Indigenous stewardship.

I am continually indebted to Native mentors and allies from Hawaiʻi, California, and Baja California who have guided my commitment and passion for environmental advocacy.

National Tropical Botanical Garden
‍Director of Communications
August 2022 – Present

Lead communication strategy to power our biocultural conservation efforts across five botanic gardens, preserves, and research centers. Drive campaigns to build constituencies, influence partners, and cultivate financial support for our mission. Steer marketing to nurture leads and achieve conversions for tour experiences, program participation, and contributed revenue across NTBG locations.
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California Native Plant Society
Director of Education & Public Engagement
‍September 2020 – May 2022

Bring people and plants together to inspire a love of local biodiversity, cultivate connections to place, and empower action for our shared environment. Steward lifelong relationships with native plants through education and advocacy campaigns, community engagement, resource development, and statewide programming.
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California Botanic Garden
Director of Visitor Experience
‍April 2016 – August 2020

Stewarded public engagement and communications to support the botanic garden’s mission in conserving and celebrating California native plants. Oversaw visitor experience of 86-acre living collection, produced major events and exhibitions, and led rebranding efforts.
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