Taran Lichtenberger

Taran Lichtenberger is an experienced professional in plant biology and conservation, currently serving as the Community Science Programs Manager and Budburst Community Engagement Manager at the Chicago Botanic Garden since May 2020. Prior roles include Graduate Student Researcher at Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden from September 2017 to May 2020, and internships, such as the Science and Conservation Communications Intern at The Morton Arboretum in 2019. Taran's academic background includes a Master's degree in Plant Biology and Conservation from Northwestern University (2017-2019) and a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a focus on Plant studies from Northwestern University (2014-2018).