Kelly Fernandez

Kelly Fernandez has extensive work experience in gardening at The Huntington. Kelly started working at the company in 2011 as a Specialty Gardener in the Herb Garden. In 2018, they were promoted to the role of Head Gardener in the Herb & Shakespeare Gardens.

Kelly Fernandez earned a Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University Global, where they studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, from 2013 to 2016. Kelly also holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Social and Behavioral Science from Pasadena City College, which they obtained between 2009 and 2012.

Additionally, Kelly Fernandez has obtained several certifications. In 2015, they received a certification in Horticultural Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. In August 2021, they obtained a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification from the National Association for Interpretation. Kelly also completed an advanced gardening certification, although specific details about the institution and the date of completion are not provided.