Giancarlo Materassi-Shultz

Giancarlo Materassi-Shultz is a proficient professional in plant science and facility management with extensive experience in greenhouse operations and utility forestry. Currently serving as Growth Facilities Manager and previously as Greenhouse/Growth Facility Associate at the Carnegie Institution for Science since January 2018, Giancarlo has honed skills in managing growth environments and associated processes. Prior roles include Consulting Utility Forester at Davey Resource Group, Inc., where responsibilities involved customer service, tree health assessments, and coordination with forestry crews. Earlier experiences include internships and research at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, focusing on nursery maintenance, plant propagation, and invasive species management. Giancarlo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Tropical Plant Production and Soil Sciences from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.