Longwood Gardens
Dave Moughalian is an experienced professional with a strong background in guest engagement and academic leadership. Currently serving as Guest Engagement Supervisor at Longwood Gardens since October 2021, Moughalian coaches team members to enhance guest experiences and coordinates across departments. Previously, while working at The University of the Arts from 2016 to 2018, Moughalian held the position of Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Special Assistant for Industry Relations, focusing on the institution's narrative. Moughalian was Academic Dean at the Art Institute of New York City from 1998 to 2015, overseeing a faculty and staff of 140 and managing significant revenue and student enrollment. Earlier career roles at The Art Institute of Philadelphia included various leadership positions, contributing significantly to student services and academic program development. Moughalian holds a degree from Trinity College-Hartford.
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.