Chicago Botanic Garden
Samantha Danguilan has a diverse work experience background. Their most recent role was as a Plant Evaluation Researcher at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where they evaluated herbaceous and woody plants in comparative trials. Samantha used scientific evaluation to determine which plants were superior for gardens in the Upper Midwest and made recommendations to gardeners and the horticulture industry. With knowledge of native Illinois plant varieties, such as Allium, Baptisia, Coreopsis, and Viburnum, Samantha played a key role in selecting top performers.
Prior to their work at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Samantha worked as an Avid Tutor at Chicago Public Schools, providing assistance to students. Samantha also worked as a Research Biologist at Smith College, where they conducted research in the field of biology.
Samantha also has experience as a Front Desk/Receptionist at Internal Medicine Group, where they interacted with patients and medical professionals. Their responsibilities included scheduling appointments, confirming insurance, and organizing patient files.
Overall, Samantha's work experience reflects their expertise in plant evaluation and horticulture research, as well as their strong interpersonal and organizational skills in a medical setting.
Samantha Danguilan completed their high school education at Round Lake Senior High School from 2007 to 2011. Afterward, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Plant Sciences from Smith College, which they successfully completed in 2015.