Longwood Gardens
Chris Clement has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Chris is currently working as the Associate Director of Information Security at Longwood Gardens, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the IT Security Manager at the same company from June 2016 to October 2022. Before joining Longwood Gardens, Chris worked at the University of Delaware as a Systems Programmer IV from March 2009 to June 2016. Chris also had previous experience at the University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics as a Campus IT Associate III from July 1999 to February 2009. Chris began their career as an Information Resources Consultant at the American Philosophical Association from June 1997 to June 1999.
Chris Clement completed their education at the University of Delaware, where they obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Applied Music - Voice from 1992 to 1996. Later, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Information Systems & Technology Management from 2004 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, Chris obtained the CISSP certification from (ISC)² in October 2016.
Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Throughout his life, Mr. du Pont indulged his passion for gardening, turning his farm into a magnificent horticultural showplace. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world, encompassing 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4-acre grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to bring joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Longwood Gardens offers a breadth of mission programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by top artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and cultural and community engagement.